| Even without a hearing aid, it is challenging to hear in | | | | designers want. |
| some restaurants. Hearing impaired or not, take action | | | | If living with a hearing loss or wearing a hearing aid or |
| to improve the situation. | | | | dining with family and friends who do, be aware of |
| Believe it or not, many of today's chain restaurants are | | | | restaurant design. Because living with hearing loss is |
| designed with noise in mind. Been to Baker's Crust or | | | | sometimes depressing, bad moods and fussy actions |
| P.F. Chang's? Does open, warehouse-like architecture, | | | | can be avoided by recognizing how the environment |
| clatter from the kitchen, and a close arrangement of | | | | can play a part in the ability to enjoy a festive |
| tables recall a trendy New York City restaurant? Does | | | | occasion. Choose a restaurant or dining location based |
| the activity and buzz put guests in a festive mood? | | | | on environmental features that support improved |
| That's exactly the effect that the restaurant's | | | | hearing. |