“Something we may learn from this research is: although our loved ones have their eyes closed and are ready to leave us to rest, their brains may be replaying some of the nicest moments they experienced in their lives.”
Lets hope so. Based on my limited experience of being told what grandparents, my parents and my wife’s mother did and/or said and all seeming to enjoy that moment.
They appeared to be enjoying their last moments with family or with medical people.
One, my maternal Grandmother, died at alone at her beloved kitchen table, surrounded by recipe books and assorted remembrance items, pictures, baby books and announcements in news papers.
She had made her favorite Root beer soda/sundae and had just finished it. My grandfather’s retirement pocket watch and his picture were on that table. I have had that watch in my office for decades in a special showcase built by my wife, set at his favorite time, 5 for 5 pm.