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Comfortable

Comfortable environments are welcoming and non-intimidating. People living with dementia may have difficulties with sensory overstimulation, such as with bright lights, crowds, or loud noise. They can benefit from serene, quiet, and pleasant spaces to pause, rest, or socialize.

Image credit: Owen Memorial Rose Garden in Eugene Oregon, Rick Obst / Flickr

  • Seating in a semi-enclosed space provides a low-stimulation place to rest while offering visual connection to buildings and pathways.


  • Diverse vegetation reduces stress and provides a calming environment year-round.

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