I'm 51 and child-free, and the sole caretaker for my 92-year-old dad. It's taken a toll on my social life.

Naomi Holbrook is the sole caretaker for her 92-year-old father. Courtesy of Naomi Holbrook Naomi Holbrook's 92-year-old dad is one of the biggest priorities in her life. He has dementia and had a stroke last year, and she's his sole caretaker. She says it's been difficult to maintain friendships and a work-life balance. This as-told-to-essay is based on a conversation with Naomi Holbrook, 51 who is based in Sussex, UK. It has been edited for length and clarity. Being 51, single, and child-...