Elder

An elder is a Clan cat that has served his or her Clan faithfully, but now has retired. Elders are often described as grumpy.

Procedure
When a warrior, queen or medicine cat wishes to retire, an Elder Ceremony is held. An elder is usually an elderly cat, but sometimes a cat must retire early due to reasons beyond their control (for instance a crippling wound, loss of sight etc). Usually if circumstances force a cat into early retirement, they will receive a new name in order to better suit their current state.

Elders share a den all to themselves and are taken care of by apprentices who bring them food, water and fresh bedding.

Tasks
Elders do not have to catch their own food, nor do hunting patrols or fight (except to defend their den in the case of invaders). They are responsible for taking dead cats out of the camp to bury them. Sometimes, elders will tell stories about the Clans' history to apprentices while they are doing their chores.

BloodClan
BloodClan, the so-called "Clan" from Twoleg place, does not care for their elders, and makes them hunt and care for themselves. They are not cared for, and they are not treated with the same respect as Clan elders.

The Tribe of Rushing Water
The Tribe of Rushing Water calls cats who have retired elders also, and are much like Clan elders.