Parkinson's Care in Fishhook, AK: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Fishhook, AK: the local picture

15%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Matanuska-Susitna Borough)

4.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.7% in Matanuska-Susitna Borough)

859

residents 65 or older (15% of Fishhook)

0

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Fishhook ZIP codes in their service area

128 Fishhook residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 21% in Matanuska-Susitna Borough). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

42 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (4.9%).

Fishhook compared with Matanuska-Susitna Borough and Alaska

Census figure	Fishhook	Matanuska-Susitna Borough	Alaska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	4.9%	7.7%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.4%	7.2%	6.8%
Residents 65 or older	15%	14%	14%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	27%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	3.8%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,333	$63,354	—

Older residents in towns around Fishhook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tanaina, AK	7.0 mi	964	22%
North Lakes, AK	7.8 mi	1,321	16%
Farm Loop, AK	7.9 mi	425	16%
South Lakes, AK	10.0 mi	728	15%
Palmer, AK	11 mi	986	27%
Gateway, AK	12 mi	648	27%

Nursing homes near Fishhook

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Maple Springs Of Wasilla	Wasilla, AK	10 mi	5 of 5	67	(907) 841-1217
Maple Springs Of Palmer	Palmer, AK	10 mi	2 of 5	67	(907) 802-6641

Straight-line miles from the center of Fishhook. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Fishhook

At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,694 monthly median income of Fishhook households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to care for a family member in Alaska: consumer-directed personal care.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Fishhook: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Fishhook?

At the Alaska median aide wage of $19.11 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,656 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,694 monthly median income of Fishhook households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Alaska's minimum wage is $14.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Fishhook, AK