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Arlington Hearing Center

Hearing Aid Experts in Arlington, VA.
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Your favorite music… phone calls with clients… conversations over lunch… the voices of children… Are you hearing them? Really hearing them? Or have you noticed that:

  • Everyone seems to be mumbling these days?
  • You have to keep asking people to speak up or repeat themselves?
  • You struggle to decipher conversations from the background noise in crowded places like parks, parties or restaurants?
  • Hearing people on the telephone is hard?
  • You keep cranking up the volume on the TV?

These symptoms are more than just annoying; hearing loss can lead to feelings of panic, loss and even grief and hopelessness—but don’t lose hope—get help! Arlington audiologist Dr. Sandra Romano has been there too—contact us for an appointment; she can help you hear what you’ve been missing!

Turn On, Tune In and Enjoy Listening Again

The “Sounds of Silence” have their place, but not when you need and want to hear what is going on around you. 28 million Americans suffer from some level of hearing loss; yet only one in five of these people have visited with their local audiologist about getting their hearing back. In fact, only 17% of people over 50 have had their hearing checked, and this is a high-risk population for hearing loss.

There is absolutely no reason to continue missing out on conversations, music, classes, business meetings—the fabulous banquet of sounds all around you—especially when today’s technology provides us with so many excellent and innovative hearing solutions! We can help you with the following services to restore lost hearing and boost your quality of life:

  • Hearing Tests—When our Arlington audiologist runs hearing tests, many of her patients are shocked to discover how far advanced their hearing loss really is and what they’ve been missing. Many of them knew there was a problem, but didn’t realize their hearing loss was so advanced. This is because most hearing loss comes on so gradually that most patients do not notice it initially. If you struggle with any of the symptoms listed above, and particularly if you are 50 or older, call and schedule an appointment for our high-tech hearing tests. Audiologist Sandra Romano is constantly investing in the latest hearing test technology and advanced hearing education. We have a Verifit Real Ear Machine and professional sound booths made for iPhone lab—all for the most precise and insightful hearing tests in Washington D.C.
  • Hearing Aids and Hearing Instruments—We carry all of the most advanced styles and brands of hearing aids. In fact, our Washington, DC Metropolitan Audiologist wears them herself! This makes Dr. Sandra Romano uniquely qualified to help you find exactly the right hearing aids for you, as she has worn several different styles and can explain the differences between them from personal experience. Our hearing aids even come with iPhone and iPad connectivity, free batteries and a 30-day return policy. It is important to us that we find you the right pair of hearing aids to make life sound great again, and we will go the extra mile to make sure you get them!

Hear about Our Arlington Audiologist?

Dr. Sandra Romano is passionate about helping people hear because she has personally experienced the difficulties of hearing loss. She knows how difficult it can be, and she knows where you are coming from. She wears hearing aids herself and can even communicate in American Sign Language! She’s been there, and she knows how hearing loss feels and she extends that compassion and patience to her patients! She wants to help everyone hear what’s possible today: to join the conversations, hear the stories, the laughter, the music… to hear and live the life they want to live.

With this personal passion as an audiologist in Washington D.C., Dr. Sandra Romano is an AAA scholar in constantly continuing education. She relentlessly pursues additional training courses, investigates new hearing instruments and technologies, and attends multiple conferences annually to bring the latest and greatest services to her patients. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga, her family and charitable work around Arlington.

Call Us and Hear What You’ve Been Missing

Contact us today to schedule an appointment with our audiologist in Arlington and rediscover the sounds around you!

Our bright, state-of-the-art offices are located on Wilson Blvd. in Arlington. They are easy to access on the first floor, with convenient parking nearby. Dr. Sandra Romano and our entire office team are friendly, hardworking, compassionate and treat you just like one of the family!

Call us today at  703-997-7167 and enjoy hearing again!

How to Adapt to New Hearing Aids

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Group of women practicing using their new hearing aids during lunch.

People normally don’t like change. Taking this into account, there can be a double edged sword regarding hearing aids: your life will undergo an enormous change but they also will allow exciting new opportunities. That degree of change can be tricky, specifically if you’re somebody that enjoys the placid convenience of your day-to-day routine. There are very particular challenges with new hearing aids. But making this change positive is primarily about understanding how to adjust to these devices.

Guidelines to Help You Adjust More Quickly to Your Hearing Aids

Whether it’s your first pair of hearing aids (congrats!) or an upgrade to a more robust pair, any new hearing aid is going to represent a significant improvement in how you hear. That could be quite a challenge depending on your situation. But your transition may be a little bit easier if you follow these tips.

Start Using Your Hearing Aids in Smaller Doses

As a general rule, the more you use your hearing aids, the healthier your ears will stay. But if you’re breaking in your very first pair, using your devices for 18 hours a day can be a little uncomfortable. You might try to build up your stamina by starting with 8 hours and building up from there.

Listen to Conversations For Practice

When your brain is first able to hear sound again it will likely need a transition period. During this transition period, it may be tough to follow conversations or make out speech clearly. But if you want to reset the hearing-language-and-interpreting part of your brain, you can try practicing exercises such as reading along with an audiobook.

Get a Fitting For Your Hearing Aids

One of the initial things you’ll do – even before you get your final hearing aids – is go through a fitting process. Increasing comfort, taking account of the shape and size of your ear canal, and adjusting for your individual hearing loss are all things that a fitting helps with. You could require several adjustments. It’s crucial to take these fittings seriously – and to consult us for follow-up appointments. When your hearing aids fit well, your hearing aids will sit more comfortably and sound better. We can also assist you in making adjustments to various hearing environments.

Troubleshoot

Sometimes when you first purchase your hearing aid something is not working right and it becomes hard to adjust to it. If there is too much feedback that can be uncomfortable. Or the hearing aid keeps falling out (which can be frustrating). It can be overwhelming to adapt to hearing aids because of these kinds of issues, so it’s best to find solutions as early as you can. Try these tips:

  • talk about any buzzing or ringing with your hearing specialist. Occasionally, your cell phone can cause interference with your hearing aid. In other cases, it may be that we have to make some adjustments.
  • Charge your hearing aids every evening or exchange the batteries. When the batteries on your hearing aids begin to diminish, they often don’t work as effectively as they’re meant to.
  • Ask your hearing professional to be sure that the hearing aids are correctly calibrated to your loss of hearing.
  • If you hear a lot of feedback, ensure that your hearing aids are properly seated in your ears (it could be that your fit is just a little off) and that there are no obstructions (earwax for instance).

Adjusting to Your New Hearing Aids Has Its Benefits

Just as it could with a new pair of glasses, it might take you a small amount of time to get used to your new hearing aids. Ideally, with the help of these tips, that adjustment period will proceed somewhat more smoothly (and quickly). But if you stick with it – if you put yourself into a routine with your hearing aids and really invest in adjusting to them – you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how it all becomes second-nature. And once that occurs, you’ll be able to devote your attention to the things you’re actually hearing: like the daily discussion you’ve been missing out on or your favorite music. Ultimately all these adjustments will be well worth it. And sometimes change is not a bad thing.

Arlington Hearing Center

2500 Wilson Blvd., #105
Arlington, VA 22201
703-997-7167
Hours: 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday

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