A palliative care nurse says there is a common movement in people that indicates they are close to death

According to her, many people tend to reach upwards, as if they were trying to grab something or hold an invisible hand above them.

"You can literally see the person raising their arm, as if they were trying to touch someone," she explains in a video shared on social media.

For the relatives present, this moment may seem surprising, sometimes even moving.

And yet, according to this nurse, this gesture is far from rare.

A phenomenon that is still difficult to explain

The question often comes up: why do some people make this movement?

For now, no definitive explanation clearly accounts for this phenomenon. Specialists suggest several possible hypotheses, linked to the physical and neurological changes that occur when the body gradually slows down.

But Katie Duncan also highlights a more mysterious aspect that many caregivers say they have observed.

In some cases, patients report seeing familiar people or presences. This could be a deceased loved one, a relative, a friend, or even a pet.

These moments are sometimes described as very soothing.

Some people even seem to smile or speak softly to someone that others cannot see.

Experiences that often bring comfort