Caring for a parent or spouse is an act of love — and it can also be exhausting. Many family caregivers juggle jobs, children and their own health while providing hours of care every day. Without a break, burnout can creep in.
Respite care means a trained Noble caregiver steps in for a while, in your loved one’s home, so you can step away with peace of mind. It can be a few hours a week, a regular day off, overnight support, or cover while you travel.
Available across Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Trussville, Pelham, Helena, Chelsea and Alabaster. See all areas.
What’s included
Every visit is planned around your loved one’s routines and preferences. Support can include:
- Short visits so you can run errands, go to appointments or rest
- Regular weekly respite on the same days and times
- Overnight respite so you can get a full night’s sleep
- Several days or longer while you travel or recover from illness
- Personal care, meals, companionship and medication reminders
- Following your loved one’s established routines
- Updates so you know how things went while you were away
- Emergency cover when a family caregiver is suddenly unavailable
Who respite care is for
Respite care is for spouses, adult children and other family members who provide most of a loved one’s care. It is also helpful when the usual caregiver is sick, needs surgery, is traveling for work, or has a family event to attend. Many families start with respite care and find it is the right introduction to in-home help.
How we provide respite care
We needed more help than we were getting before, especially with the amount of time Dad needed someone around. We were trying to figure out what would work for him and for us as a family. Having options to discuss was helpful.
Susan Coleman
Pelham, Alabama
Often combined with
Most families build a plan from more than one kind of support.
Questions about respite care
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our office team is happy to help.
How short can a respite visit be?
Respite care is flexible. Tell us what you need and we will discuss visit lengths and scheduling options that work for your family.
Can respite care be arranged at short notice?
We do our best to help when plans change unexpectedly. Call our office and we will let you know what is possible.
Will my loved one have the same caregiver each time?
We aim to provide consistent caregivers, especially for regular respite schedules, so your loved one gets to know and trust them.
Is respite care available for someone with dementia?
Yes. Respite care is one of the most common ways we support families caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.
Tell us about the person you love.
Every family’s story is different. Call us or request a free consultation. We’ll listen first, answer your questions honestly and help you decide what makes sense, with no pressure.
Or call 205-887-9978
Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
