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

Local figures

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

37%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31% in North Slope Borough)

22%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (16% in North Slope Borough)

552

residents 65 or older (12% of Utqiaġvik)

0

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

202 Utqiaġvik residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (37%; 31% in North Slope Borough). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

118 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (22%).

Utqiaġvik compared with North Slope Borough and Alaska

Census figure	Utqiaġvik	North Slope Borough	Alaska
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	37%	31%	19%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	22%	16%	7.8%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	22%	17%	6.8%
Residents 65 or older	12%	8.1%	14%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	22%	27%
Households with no vehicle	26%	37%	9.0%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,965	$62,656	—

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 Utqiaġvik

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 32% of the $5,247 monthly median income of Utqiaġvik 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 Utqiaġvik: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Utqiaġvik?

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 32% of the $5,247 monthly median income of Utqiaġvik 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 Utqiaġvik, AK