Simulated Living Center
New England Sinai Hospital's Simulated Living Center is uniquely designed to help you re-develop, practice and master the essential skills you'll need to perform daily life tasks and navigate safely in the community.
Our Simulated Living Center is controlled, supervised, and fully staffed by licensed physical and occupational therapists. The simulated settings, like our restaurant booth, take-out counter,living room, and garage area give you the chance to build your confidence in true-to-life scenarios without compromising your safety. Scenarios and physical exercises include:
- Learning to navigate the aisles of a busy supermarket
- Reaching or bending, in various poses, to safely retrieve items on store shelves
- Lifting heavy bags of groceries with proper postures healthy for your body
- Safely maintaining balance while standing in a shower and getting into or out of a bathtub
- Bending to use an oven while preparing meals
- Walking safely on carpeted and hardwood floors
- Making change and reading menus
New England Sinai's physical, occupational, and speech-language licensed therapists work with you to regain maximum function.