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Maybe you\u2019ve finally gotten some help from other family members or you\u2019ve hired elder care providers who are wonderful with your loved one and suddenly you\u2019ve got time you don\u2019t know how to fill. This is a wonderful problem for a caregiver to have, but it can be unnerving at first. Try one of these ideas.<\/p>\n
Watch Something You\u2019ve Been Meaning to Watch<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s entirely possible that you don\u2019t even know what the newest obsession is that everyone\u2019s watching, but chances are there\u2019s some show that you\u2019ve been meaning to catch up on. Take advantage of the fact that you have some time and get to watching.<\/p>\n Re-read a Favorite Book<\/strong><\/p>\n If books are more your thing, choose an old favorite and read it again. Or, if you have a large list of books that you\u2019ve been meaning to read, get started on them.<\/p>\n Go Look at Some Art<\/strong><\/p>\n Wandering around looking at art is a great way to help your brain see things from a different angle. It also gets you out of the house for a bit. Call a friend and hit the local art museum.<\/p>\n Stay in Your Pajamas and Just Be<\/strong><\/p>\n Chances are that if you\u2019ve been caring for your loved one for a while, you\u2019re always on the go. Try picking a day or an afternoon when you can stay in your PJs and simply hang out for a few hours.<\/p>\n