She is nicknamed “the time of letting go”.
At home or in specialized establishments, caregivers play a key role with the elderly and/or sick, and their loved ones. Their experience, often little highlighted, makes it possible to better understand certain fragile stages of health and to provide soothing and respectful support. Julie Mcfadden, a nurse specializing in end -of -life support for almost 10 years, has become a reference on social networks thanks to her benevolent and educational videos focused on supporting the latest moments.
Followed by millions of people, she answers the questions that many dare not formulate, especially on aging and emotional support for families in extended care contexts. In one of her YouTube videos, she is interested in a simple but overwhelming question: is there a precise moment of the day when people generally leave this world? At first glance, this question seems impossible to decide. However, based on scientific studies and the observations of other caregivers, Julie McFadden discovered that there is a marked trend, a response that comes up regularly in research and which caught the attention of specialists.
According to this data, most people would extend between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. Nicknamed “the time of letting go”, this time slot coincides with a period when the body reaches a peak of vulnerability: minimum body temperature, declining voltage, and very low energy level. This moment, combined with ambient calm and the absence of external stimulation, would promote a certain appeasement. “”There is less noise, fewer people around, fewer things that hold people here“Explains the nurse.
She also observes that some people seem to wait a special moment to leave: the extroverted profiles would appreciate the presence of their loved ones, while the most reserved would opt for tranquility and intimacy. This kind of observation is common in care establishments, retirement homes or palliative care units. In any case, she insists on an essential message: no need to get angry at night or watch the time. “”Things are done when they have to do. The body chooses its moment. The most important thing is to accompany your close to the best that we can“, She concludes.
