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Elaine Soloway

Elaine Soloway is a PR consultant, writing coach and tech tutor, and the author of Bad Grandma and Other Chapters in a Life Lived Out Loud and Green Nails and Other Acts of Rebellion: Life After Loss. The Emmy Award-winning television series 'Transparent' was created by Elaine Soloway's child Joey and inspired by their family. Follow Elaine on Facebook, Twitter @elainesoloway and Instagram.

An older man driving a car at dusk. Next Avenue, being there for final breaths

Being There for a Loved One's Final Breaths

Can our presence at the last breaths of a loved one help us heal?
February 26, 2024
A woman with asthma using an inhaler. Next Avenue

I Thought I Was Having a Heart Attack, but I Learned I Have Asthma

At age 85, after experiencing shortness of breath, I was surprised by an asthma diagnosis
January 19, 2024
A personal journal burning and in flames. Next Avenue

Harvard Wants My Journals, But I Want Them Burned

The papers of my creative and successful children are of greater interest. I'm less keen on including the musings I'll leave behind.
January 10, 2024
A woman in front of her door taking the leash off of her dog. Next Avenue

My Children Will Have to Support Me In My Old Age

So, why do I feel so ashamed?
September 14, 2023
A woman looking over a shopping list at the grocery store. Next Avenue, anxiety

With My Anxiety, I Live Life Like a Heist Movie

Every detail matters even when planning something as mundane as a trip to the grocery store
June 27, 2023
A woman reading and petting her dog at home. Next Avenue, cancelled plans, cancel plans, homebody

Please Feel Free to Cancel Our Plans

For this solo ager, being home alone with her dog suits her just fine
September 30, 2021
The author postponed her birthday trip to Cape Cod this year

Over 80 and Healthy, But No Birthday Trip

The pandemic changes plans, but there is gratitude for good health
August 7, 2020
Children

The 10 Words That Helped Us Raise Creative Children

Guidance and confidence are two examples from Jill and Faith Soloway's mom
December 31, 2019
Dog

Lessons in Bravery From a Dog and Her Owner

Building trust and fighting fears on their early morning walks
December 4, 2019
Learn New Things

Learning New Things: No Audience Required

For writer Elaine Soloway, improving on later-life skills is best done solo
July 18, 2019
Gratitude

20 Days of 20 Notes: A Gratitude Project

Eye-catching stamps motivate writer Elaine Soloway to personalize her thanks
July 5, 2019
Elaine Soloway

10 Ways to Be a Rebel After 80

Writer Elaine Soloway believes it's never too late to be confident and fearless
May 10, 2019
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