<div>Dr. Christopher Kerr is an end life researcher, a hospice physician, CEO and Chief Medical Officer for Hospice and Palliative Care in Buffalo, NY, and the acclaimed author of <em>Death is But a Dream</em>. He provided hospice care for Matt Moran and his family in August, 2023. His extraordinary care and guidance was impactful and comforting for the family in the moment and in the grieving process that followed. As Matt would certainly would have wished and how he so often did with this podcast, we are passing along the lessons and spreading the good word about Dr. Kerr.<br/><br/></div><div>Dr. Kerr’s work, his research, book, and films are based on his experience and research working with hospice patients and seeing the extraordinary way the mind connects reality to the thoughts, visions and dreams of the dying. His work validates these powerful moments and brings comfort to family and to the emotions that come at the end of life. Dr Kerr defines <em>End of Life Experiences</em> or ELEs as significant, subjective experiences within the dying process that occur while asleep or awake. They can happen hours, weeks or even months before a person passes and may increase in frequency as patients approach death. These experiences are indeed gifts and impact the bereaved because “how people leave us matters,” says Dr. Kerr. His <a href='https://www.drchristopherkerr.com/'>website</a> provides many resources for learning more about his work, including:<br/><br/></div><div>·     View the award winning <strong>TED talk</strong> from 2015 titled  ‘<a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbnBe-vXGQM'>I See Dead People, Dreams and Visions of the Dying</a>” to learn more about Dr. Kerr’s perspective on End of Life Experiences.<br/><br/></div><div>·       Order the <strong>book</strong>, <em>Death is But a Dream: Finding Hope and Meaning in the End of Life</em>, by Dr. Christopher Kerr, <a href='https://www.hospicebuffalo.com/index.php?cID=2995#order'>available from numerous book outlets</a>. <br/><br/></div><div>·      His <strong>film</strong>, also titled <em>Death is but a Dream</em>, shares many patient stories. This is available for viewing on <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6gQmW_j3m4&t=1261s'>YouTube</a>  or you can watch a short preview <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agJ0enn4Dh8&t=39s'>here</a>.<br/><br/></div><div>·       <a href='https://www.hospicebuffalo.com/index.php?cID=3051'>End-of-Life Experience <strong>Research</strong></a> <br/><br/></div><p>In this podcast, Bill Moran and Dr. Kerr talk though many of these topics and how Dr. Kerr helps brings perspective, purpose and meaning to the final days of a life. You will also hear how Bill was able to piece together what he was feeling as his brother was saying goodbye, the love and connection that was present, and the awareness of the power and incredible gift that came from this time that will last forever for him and the family. While the emotions don’t necessarily become less painful, talking through what is happening and what it all means shines light on the process. With that perspective comes much more joy, much more impact, and less focus on the loss and declining health of the individual. Tune in <a href=' https://www.buzzsprout.com/1191938/14174070'>here </a>to listen to the podcast (or connect to your favorite streaming service listed) or view the podcast on <a href=' https://youtu.be/8srRv6FttCI'>youtube</a>. <br/><br/></p>

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