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November 10, 2026: Children as caregivers; 'Running with Lions' an inspiring journey from Kenya to Colorado

November 10, 2026: Children as caregivers; 'Running with Lions' an inspiring journey from Kenya to Coloradoeergisteren49 min

Imagine being 12 years old and having to rush home from school to make sure your grandmother has eaten or taken her medication. For thousands of Colorado children, that’s not hypothetical; it’s a daily reality. We explore the trend of youth caregivers in Aging Matters. Then, Democrat Eileen Laubacher's in Washington, D.C. for freshman orientation in Congress as CNN calls the race for her against Republican Lauren Boebert in the 4th Congressional District. And, the inspiring journey from seeming hopelessness in Kenya to a life of service in Colorado for Dr. Pius Kamau, whose new memoir is "Running with Lions."