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Consumers today have many questions about hearing loss and hearing aids. How do you know if you need a hearing aid? Where should you go for testing? What testing will be done? What are your options among hearing products? What level of technology is best for you? How much is it going to cost? How long will the whole process take? How will you adjust to hearing with a hearing aid?

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Blog by CJay Smith, CEC

AARP is fighting for older Americans and their families in states across the country, focused on the key issues they are facing, front-and-center, in their daily lives. Our state advocacy work is driven by AARP’s state offices – located in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands – where we work with governors, state legislators, other policymakers and in collaboration with numerous community partners. In 2014 AARP is focusing on:

By request, this month’s article is about canine housetraining and house soiling. Any time a dog’s elimination habits change suddenly, that’s a sign a visit to the veterinarian could be in order. Many medical conditions influence elimination patterns, and until a dog’s stool, urine, and even blood is tested and the dog examined, it may not be possible to rule out medical causes, even if the dog doesn’t appear to be ill.

Cesar Chavez Day has been an official holiday of the city and county of Denver since 2002. This year's holiday will be observed Saturday, March 29, with a 10:00 a.m. parade from Regis University to Cesar Chavez Park at Tennyson Street and West 41st Avenue, where a celebration will be held starting at 11:00 a.m. AARP Colorado is sponsoring the 2014 celebration, participating in the parade and will have a booth at the park. Join us in this celebration of Cesar Chavez's legacy! For more information on the parade and celebration call Roberto Rey at the AARP Colorado state office at 303-318-6763.

Centro San Juan Diego will celebrate the 10 th anniversary of its Las Madrinas Tribute event in May, and AARP multicultural outreach director Roberto Rey will be among the honorees.