“Growing old is a fact of life, and growing old with dignity is a basic human right. But growing old with grace is a choice — and a gift we can give to those who once cared for us, when they are no longer able to make that choice themselves.
I consider it the greatest of honours to care for those who walked before us and made possible the life we enjoy today. Even when dementia takes away the ability to recall what has just happened, a person still experiences life fully in the present. And in those fleeting moments, we all have the power to transform their experience through the simplest of gestures — a smile, a kind word, an honest compliment, a listening ear, a gentle touch. The smallest acts of caring can make the most significant difference.”
Dr. Rhea Uy has been a licensed Canadian family physician since 2014, with a special interest in palliative and geriatric medicine. Since 2017, she has cared for the elderly, the most vulnerable, and the dying — in their own homes and across congregate settings including long-term care homes, retirement homes, and group homes.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Uy provided medical support to several municipal and private long-term care homes, stepping in as medical director of a private LTC home when called upon. She also delivered preventive care and vaccination services in partnership with hospitals, townships, and public health units across York Region and Toronto.
A proponent of holistic, evidence-based care and lifelong learning, Dr. Uy continually advances her knowledge and skills in palliative and geriatric care. She looks forward to being your partner in aging with grace.