Elder Pathways, Ltd. was founded in 1993 by Patricia L. Ness, MN, RN, to provide consultations on aging and advocacy for seniors and their families in the South King, Pierce, and Thurston County areas of Washington state. The Elder Pathways Web site includes elder care articles and resources. http://elderpathways.com Elder Pathways provides a brief initial consultation, full in-home evaluation, review of options including costs, assistance to obtain services, optional written report, referrals to other professionals, care-giving tips, advocacy, and placement assistance in the selection of housing alternatives. Services are provided to seniors and their families in South King, Pierce, and Thurston counties of Western Washington state. http://elderpathways.com/services.htm Now that the aging population is increasing in phenomenal numbers, individuals involved in providing care to their spouses, parents and others are demanding more help. This article describes the problems and the types of issues that arise in caring for elder parents. http://elderpathways.com/art-1.htm When is it time for elders to consider moving out of their family home? This articles describes some forms of alternative housing for elder family members. http://elderpathways.com/art-2.htm More than 4 million Americans struggle with Alzheimer's, including 10% of people 65 and over. But Alzheimer's is only one type of dementia. This articles describes Alzheimer's and other forms of elder dementia. http://elderpathways.com/art-3.htm There can be several causes of dementia and cognitive impairment in seniors. This article looks at those causes and further addresses primary behavior changes that occur with dementia, as well as some of the underlying physical problems that contribute to cognitive impairment. http://elderpathways.com/art-5.htm Difficult behaviors in individuals suffering from dementia may be caused by changes in the person’s ability to communicate and understand information. This article offers tips for communicating with the cognitively impaired person. http://elderpathways.com/art-6.htm