Sylvia Stokes, a resident at Kensington Gardens, invited us to follow her through a typical day.

Sylvia Stokes, a 92-year-old resident at Kensington Gardens, invited us to follow her through a typical day.

9:00 a.m.: Every other Friday Sylvia gets her hair done in the salon at Kensington Gardens. She wakes up early to make it to her appointment.

"I try to be the first one there, to beat the rush." Says Sylvia. "I really look forward to coming to the salon as part of my routine."

Sylvia enjoys getting her hair done in the salon at Kensington Gardens. 

9:30 a.m.: Sylvia is very particular about her look. She has her hair set in rollers and maintains the style until her next appointment.

11:00 a.m.: It's really important to Sylvia to show her individuality. Her age means nothing--you'll often find her with a full face of makeup and accessorized to the max.

11:30 a.m.: Sylvia exercises daily. She and a few of her fellow residents practice yoga with the help of a Life Enhancement Coordinator. 

She participates in physical therapy three times a week to help with her strength and mobility.

Exercise is important to Sylvia. Physical therapy helps her maintain strength and mobility.

12:30 p.m.: Sylvia always eats lunch in the dining room on her floor. Jessy is one of her favourite nurses.

"Jessy goes above and beyond to make me feel part of the community." Says Sylvia.

2:30 p.m.: Sylvia loves all of the activities available to her, but she craves downtime, too. Books are one of her passions, so she tries to take time to read every day. When the weather's nice, she'll take a book to the balcony.

Sylvia eating lunch with Jessy, one of her favourite nurses at Kensington Gardens.