“Hi, I’m Barbara Spanella, and I won Indiana Audiology’s Hear Better for the Holidays contest, and I would like to share my story with you. For the past few years my hearing has gotten progressively worse. I became a total recluse. I no longer could hear the priest at church. I couldn’t go out to lunch and enjoy being with my friends. I wouldn’t hear the clerks in the stores. I couldn’t watch TV and couldn’t enjoy being with my family. More and more I just stayed at home by myself. I would have a feeling of dread when I had to attend a function I couldn’t get out of going to. God bless Indiana Audiology and everyone that voted for me. Dr. Webber is so good, thorough, and patient. She never rushed me and always paid attention to my concerns. They give you a trial to see if the hearing aids suit you. She keeps adjusting until you hear perfectly. Thanks to Indiana Audiology, I can hear again and rejoined the human race!”

Barbara Spanella Patient Since (2006)

“At first I was in denial that I was missing key words. I was misinterpreting conversations, especially in group settings or with a soft-spoken person. I would try to ‘guess’ what was said, and often I was wrong. I tended to be quiet because I was concerned I would not have an appropriate response. My daughter suggested I make an appointment with Dr. Sara Webber. After that first test, I was given an example how much easier it was to hear when I was fitted with two hearing aids that were designed to help me with my specific hearing loss. Gradually, I learned to be more in the moment when speaking with others. It made conversations with others a joy instead of an unpleasant stress. Another good side effect from wearing hearing aids is that I do not experience so much of a loud ringing in my ears. It was amazing how Dr. Webber and her computer analyzed my needs; now I feel better connected again. I have fewer times of asking, 'What?' I am now ready to openly share my story with others.”

Judy Doles Patient Since (2014)

“I am 65 years old, a retired coal miner. After all those years of working around heavy equipment, my hearing loss was greater than I could have ever imagined! Thankfully, Indiana Audiology came into my life, and it’s amazing to hear sounds that have been gone for so long to me. Thank you, Indiana Audiology!”

John Mundorff Patient Since (2014)