Terminal lucidity: a review and a case collection.

Michael Nahm, Bruce Greyson, Emily Williams Kelly, Erlendur Haraldsson

September 2012 Arch Gerontol Geriatr

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Most discussions acknowledge the scientific evidence and importance of terminal lucidity, supporting the publication's findings.

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Many posts express curiosity and highlight scientific articles or documented cases, indicating high engagement and interest.

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Several comments suggest the phenomenon could influence understanding of brain functions and end-of-life experiences, reflecting a notable potential impact.

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This video examines a case of sudden mental clarity before death, known as terminal lucidity. It discusses how individuals with severe neurological disabilities unexpectedly regain clarity, as seen in the case of Anna Katharina Ehmer, providing insights into brain function and the mysteries of near-death experiences.

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Exploring Terminal Lucidity and Its Implications for Consciousness

Exploring Terminal Lucidity and Its Implications for Consciousness

Discover the fascinating phenomenon of terminal lucidity, where individuals with severe neurological or psychiatric conditions regain awareness and communication shortly before death, challenging our understanding of the brain and consciousness.

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September 14, 2025

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  • Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
    @angryhacademic.bsky.social (Bluesky)

    Surreal fact: people with conditions like dementia sometimes temporarily regain memory & have mental clarity again. As these episodes often (but not always) happen shortly before death, theyre dubbed "terminal lucidity" pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21764150/ Easy read: theconversation.com/terminal-luc...
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  • Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
    @angryhacademic (Twitter)

    RT @angryhacademic: Surreal fact: people with conditions like dementia sometimes temporarily regain memory & have mental clarity again. As…
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    September 20, 2025

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  • Spartak Massalia
    @SpartakMassalia (Twitter)

    @etudiantperp @MrKnock_13 @Le_Figaro Vous n'avez jamais entendu parler de votre vie du phénomène de Terminal Lucidity pourtant abondamment étudié dans les milieux scientifiques et vous croyez que vous avez le droit à la parole, vous êtes des twittos ignares, fermez vos gueules et lisez: https://t.co/fYIApwB2QM
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    February 20, 2025

  • Andres Osorio
    @ConJotayDoblese (Twitter)

    @Vahodemiel @marilu_soy @wtfguada_ @scabbiamx Nahm, M., Greyson, B., Kelly, E. W., & Haraldsson, E. (2012). Terminal lucidity: A review and a case collection. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 55(1), 138-142.
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  • Si vis pacem, para bellum
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    @scabbiamx @wtfguada_ Te falta leer un poco es a ti. https://t.co/FK5WwtUayL
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    January 16, 2025

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    September 26, 2024

  • Semoga Kamu Makin Tau
    @kamupastigaktau (Twitter)

    Nahm, M., Greyson, B., Kelly, E. W., & Haraldsson, E. (2012). Terminal lucidity: A review and case collection. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 55(1), 138–142. https://t.co/nisdhFaOtR
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    September 23, 2024

  • Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
    @angryhacademic (Twitter)

    Surreal fact: people with conditions like dementia sometimes temporarily regain memory & have mental clarity again. As these episodes often (but not always) happen shortly before death, theyre dubbed "terminal lucidity" https://t.co/b5v5LBpoJL Easy read: https://t.co/VAcrb9ETpt
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  • nozomi
    @Marcy_Killer (Twitter)

    @paulasararols @KarenArteta_ De hecho hay hasta artículos científicos hablando de esto, se le dice "Lucidez terminal" https://t.co/OdLdc5N2Js
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    September 18, 2023

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  • María José
    @MajoCrespo_Md (Twitter)

    @MARCELOFAVAOK Si existe la llamada “lucidez terminal” hay casos bien documentados. Es un tema muy interesante, te dejo unos casos por si te interesa leer un poco más: https://t.co/mPBkm3IPVD.
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    June 30, 2023

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  • AgoristAlchemy
    @AgoristAlchemy (Twitter)

    Nahm et al (2011). Terminal lucidity: A review and a case collection. Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics https://t.co/ieA9SU9sTJ
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    March 26, 2023

  • Tri-Valley Hospice Care
    @trivalleyhc (Twitter)

    A terminally ill loved one who suddenly acts energetic, talks, and eats again doesn't mean they are fine and fully recovered from the illness. It is an occurrence called an end-of-life rally or terminal lucidity. Read more here: https://t.co/dr7Bbd4qcG. #EndOfLifeRally
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    February 5, 2023

  • Tristan
    @Deepfryguy76 (Twitter)

    @MarkWeb30691071 @WalshFreedom Take a look… sometimes when the body dies and brain gets out of the way, people in the process of dying become more lucid.. This includes people with irreparable brain damage in life https://t.co/4YgbZFbXgz
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    October 25, 2022

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  • شجون | Shujon
    @Sh_Alazzam (Twitter)

    RT @Mt0n3: Read more
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    September 8, 2019

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    June 18, 2019

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Abstract Synopsis

  • Terminal lucidity refers to the unexpected return of mental clarity and memory shortly before death in patients with severe psychiatric or neurological disorders, a phenomenon documented over the past 250 years but little studied.
  • Analysis of various cases, including conditions like tumors, strokes, dementia, and mental health disorders, suggests that during terminal lucidity, brain functions may operate through different mechanisms than normal cognition, offering potential insights into how memory and brain processes work at the end of life.
  • Studying terminal lucidity could lead to breakthroughs in understanding memory and cognition, develop new treatments for terminal illnesses, and help healthcare providers and families better prepare for and cope with these rare end-of-life experiences.