[header] How to maintain your health when caring for sick loved ones [title] Consider what is stopping you from caring for your own needs. [step] Culturally, it's more acceptable to put the needs of others first. However, when it comes to being a caregiver, sometimes you need to take care of yourself. 
Part of that is figuring out what is stopping you from caring for yourself. [substeps] For instance, you may feel selfish for putting your needs first.