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8 From the moment you arrive on the property, The Cordwainer will change any preconceived notions you may have about memory care communities. The Cordwainer is surrounded by trees and other vegetation, and when you step into the inviting lobby this natural sense of calm continues with live plants, thoughtful artwork and elegant furniture and fixtures. The Cordwainer's sensory design, cleanliness and modernity trigger positive feelings of warmth and comfort. Natural light is critical in addressing many of the challenges caused by dementia, and the community's skylights and large windows --- even in the resident apartments --- help bring the outside world in. In the warmer months, residents may enjoy time outside in the patio and sensory garden areas designed specifically with memory care in mind. A centrally located indoor sensory garden keeps residents mentally connected to nature, even when the cooler New England weather keeps many indoors much of the year. This tranquil area stimulates and soothes all the senses, providing a pleasant area to sit and chat with other residents or spend time with visiting loved ones. As you age, life can become confined to just one space, but at The Cordwainer your loved one will have a variety of places to spend their days. The Cordwainer brings as much real life into their walls as possible so that residents enjoy familiar joys as well as new experiences.