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Still Struggling in Restaurants With Hearing Aids? Here's What Actually Works!

Still Struggling in Restaurants With Hearing Aids? Here's What Actually Works!

Update: 2025-09-22
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You finally got hearing aids—and yet noisy restaurants still feel impossible. You're not doing anything wrong, and you're not alone.
In this episode, Dr. Layne Garrett breaks down why restaurants are so difficult for people with hearing loss—and what you can actually do about it. From seating strategies to tech tips and real-world communication hacks, this guide will help you hear better and enjoy your meals again. These are the exact tips he teaches his own patients at Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus.

You'll Learn:

  • How to choose the right restaurant (and avoid echo chambers)

  • The best place to sit for better hearing

  • How to activate your "restaurant mode" in your hearing aids

  • What a remote microphone is and why it's a game-changer

  • How to politely advocate for yourself in loud environments

  • The captioning apps that can save your night

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Still Struggling in Restaurants With Hearing Aids? Here's What Actually Works!

Still Struggling in Restaurants With Hearing Aids? Here's What Actually Works!

Dr Layne Garrett