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Elaine Klym

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Elaine Klym has been an R.N. for 30 years. For almost 20 years, her career has focused on end-of-life care for clients and their families. Elaine has worked throughout Canada and the U.S. over her nursing career and currently works as a palliative care nurse manager in Red Deer, Alberta. Elaine has been certified in Canada as a palliative care nurse for 10 years and she was previously certified in the U.S. as well. Advocacy for adequate palliative care available across the spectrum has been one of Elaine’s passions as she serves the clients and families of Central Alberta. Elaine was previously involved in residential hospice, working to develop programs and obtain sustainable funding for hospice in Ontario.

Outside of work, Elaine enjoys crocheting, her family and she is involved with church activities.

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Collectively, we're grieving far more than COVID-19 deaths, say experts. 'We grieve the loss of living our lives,' says grief counsellor Darcy Harris. ow.ly/rovl50DGK6i ... See MoreSee Less
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An exciting day for the AHPCA team who has supported Bill C-220 from the very beginning. We are thrilled to see it reach this point. Best of luck to all who are giving testimony in support today! www.facebook.com/mattjeneroux/posts/3450868418352987Today, we take an important next step in Compassionate Care. I testify in front of the House of Commons HUMA Committee on my bill, along with my friends from the Canadian Cancer Society and Canadian Grief Alliance. We’ll stress to all Members of Parliament on the committee the need to ensure there are adequate supports after the death of a loved one. I’ll update as we progress through the meeting. ... See MoreSee Less
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