📍 Service Area: Entire Kenai Peninsula Borough (Nikiski, Kenai, Soldotna, Sterling, Homer, Seward)
Family Caregiver Support Program
Comprehensive peninsula-wide support, respite care assistance, equipment loans, and guidance for anyone caring for a senior.
Who It Serves: Anyone caring for an adult age 60+ or an individual living with Alzheimer's, dementia, or chronic health conditions.
Service Schedule: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Appointments & Phone Consultation)
Cost / Contribution: Free support services; grant assistance available for respite care.
Contact Person: Caregiver Specialist
You Are a Caregiver Even If You Do Not Call Yourself One
If you assist a spouse, aging parent, grandparent, friend, or neighbor with meals, rides, medications, or daily safety—you are a caregiver.
Our Family Caregiver Support Program serves families across the entire Kenai Peninsula—not just Nikiski.
Services Available
- Respite Care Support: Financial grants and vouchers to arrange temporary caregiving relief.
- Assistive Equipment Loan Closet: Wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, ramps, and incontinence supplies.
- Education & Support Groups: Monthly peer meetings, dementia care workshops, and caregiver stress management.
- Transportation & Taxi Vouchers: Supplemental transportation assistance for caregiver appointments.
- Information & System Navigation: Assistance navigating Medicare, Medicaid waiver programs, and community resources.
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Last reviewed by staff: July 2026