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Arch Gerontol Geriatr September 2012 PMID 21764150

Terminal lucidity: a review and a case collection.

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

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The discussions show strong support for the scientific basis of terminal lucidity, with examples like mentions of documented cases, research articles, and comments about its potential to deepen knowledge of brain processes. The tone ranges from curiosity to assertiveness, emphasizing its significance and the need for awareness.

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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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  • 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.
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شجون | Shujon
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Jun 18, 2019 · 8 likes · 2 shares · 5,461 followers View post →
Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
@angryhacademic · X

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

Sep 20, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 8,802 followers View post →
nozomi
@Marcy_Killer · X

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

Sep 18, 2023 · 5 likes · 16 followers View post →
Tristan
@Deepfryguy76 · X

@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

Oct 25, 2022 · 1 like · 18,948 followers View post →
Andres Osorio
@ConJotayDoblese · X

@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.

Jan 17, 2025 · 1 like · 544 followers View post →
María José
@MajoCrespo_Md · X

@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.

Jun 30, 2023 · 1 like · 26 followers View post →

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Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
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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 · X

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

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Spartak Massalia
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@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

Feb 20, 2025 · 222 followers View post →
Andres Osorio
@ConJotayDoblese · X

@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.

Jan 17, 2025 · 1 like · 544 followers View post →
Si vis pacem, para bellum
@parabellum_ec · X

@scabbiamx @wtfguada_ Te falta leer un poco es a ti. https://t.co/FK5WwtUayL

Jan 16, 2025 · 43 followers View post →
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Sep 26, 2024 · 4 followers View post →
Semoga Kamu Makin Tau
@kamupastigaktau · X

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

Sep 23, 2024 · 2 followers View post →
Harriet Carroll: Long Covid Scientific Consultancy
@angryhacademic · X

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

Sep 20, 2024 · 5 likes · 1 share · 8,802 followers View post →
nozomi
@Marcy_Killer · X

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

Sep 18, 2023 · 5 likes · 16 followers View post →
María José
@MajoCrespo_Md · X

@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.

Jun 30, 2023 · 1 like · 26 followers View post →
AgoristAlchemy
@AgoristAlchemy · X

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

Mar 26, 2023 · 416 followers View post →
Tri-Valley Hospice Care
@trivalleyhc · X

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

Feb 5, 2023 · 25 followers View post →
Tristan
@Deepfryguy76 · X

@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

Oct 25, 2022 · 1 like · 18,948 followers View post →
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