Julie McFadden, also known as Hospice Nurse Julie on YouTube, has personally witnessed more than a hundred deaths.
According to Julie, she has observed that individuals are often comforted by the presence of deceased friends and relatives in their final days. She believes that when people start having these visions, it serves as an indication that their passing is imminent within a few weeks.
McFadden has also written the bestseller, “Nothing to Fear.”
When someone is on hospice, it is common for them to start seeing deceased loved ones, relatives, and even pets a few weeks to a month before they pass away.
This occurrence is so frequent that it is included in the educational packets provided to patients and their families upon entering hospice care. The purpose of including this information is to ensure that individuals are not taken by surprise or frightened when these visions occur.
Visioning is an experience that is commonly observed among all of her patients, even though the exact reasons behind it are yet to be determined.
According to the expert, it remains unclear why it occurs, but they observe this phenomenon in a significant majority of their patients.
According to Juie, there is a common misconception that visions are a result of oxygen deprivation in the brain. However, she disagrees with this belief, stating that most people who experience visions are fully alert and oriented, and are still a significant amount of time away from death, indicating that low oxygen levels are not the cause.
The comforting aspect of the visioning experience is a source of solace for those approaching the end. It frequently involves visits from departed loved ones, assuring them that everything will be fine and offering encouragement to let go and transition.
Individuals may also embark on journeys with their beloved companions or relish sensory encounters from their past, like catching a whiff of their grandmother’s perfume or their father’s cigar.
According to Christopher Kerr, CEO of Hospice & Palliative Care in Buffalo, New York, the individuals who frequently appear in these visions are often the ones who provided support and solace to the dying parent during their lifetime. Therefore, it is common for individuals to see a parent who provided love and care, rather than one they were afraid of.
Dr. Kerr, a renowned researcher, has dedicated considerable time to studying the enigmatic phenomenon that occurs during the moment of death. However, despite his extensive knowledge, he struggles to provide a concrete explanation for why these visions occur. In an interview with BBC Brazil, he shared his personal experience, saying,
“There have been instances where the depth of what I witnessed and the profound meaning it held for the patient made me feel like an intruder. Attempting to decipher the cause or origin seemed futile.
I ultimately realized that it was more important to approach these experiences with reverence. The fact that I cannot explain their origins or processes does not diminish their significance for the patient.”
It is a source of comfort to realize that for many individuals, the last moments of life may not be dominated by pain and anxiety, but rather by a feeling of tranquility and happiness.
Although the reasons behind these enigmatic visions may remain elusive, if they provide solace during such a challenging period, we can simply appreciate their existence. These visions resemble life in a way. Ultimately, we may not fully comprehend its purpose, but we can find joy in the fact that it occurred.