Caregiving can be one of life’s most rewarding experiences, but it can also be one of the most draining. At some point, every caregiver must ask: “What’s best for my loved one—and for me?” While it’s natural to pour your energy into supporting someone else, doing so without nurturing your own health and well-being puts both of you at risk. As the airline analogy goes, you must put on your own oxygen mask before helping others.