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Oct 21, 2025

5 min

Understanding Terminal Lucidity: How long does terminal lucidity last in dementia patients?

While not universal, some studies suggest that terminal lucidity, a brief return of mental clarity, often lasts for minutes to hours, occurring in the final days or weeks of life. This phenomenon challenges our understanding of dementia and can be a deeply moving experience for families and caregivers.

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Oct 18, 2025

5 min

Do Alzheimer's patients have moments of lucidity? The unexpected clarity explained

According to caregiver surveys and interviews, reports of lucid episodes in people with advanced dementia are common, with some studies suggesting 60% to 100% of caregivers have observed them. These moments of unexpected clarity, often termed paradoxical or terminal lucidity, challenge the perception that cognitive decline in Alzheimer's is a one-way street.

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