2026 Edition
Looking for a Daily Devotional for Dementia Patients? Meet Renewed Care
Looking for a daily devotional for dementia patients and the people who care for them? Renewed Care is ADRC's free dementia devotional for care partners: one short moment of faith and encouragement for every week of the year, to return to on any day, on your own or read aloud with your person. Download it free and keep it by your chair, your bed or your coffee cup.
A devotional written for dementia caregivers
Yes, there is a devotional made just for people caring for someone living with dementia. Renewed Care is a free 52-week devotional created for care partners by the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center (ADRC). Call (407) 436-7750. ADRC serves Orange and Seminole counties.
Caregiving can fill every hour of the day, and watching someone you love change can wear on your heart. If you're burnt out or running on empty, a weekly devotional gives you a small, steady place to pause, breathe and be renewed. Caring for your own body and spirit isn't selfish. It's part of caring well.
"Caring & Learning Together" is printed on the cover. It's how we hope you'll feel as you read.
What you'll find in Renewed Care
52 weeks of encouragement
One devotion for each week of the year, so you can start any time.
Written for care partners
For spouses, adult children, friends and anyone caring for a person living with Alzheimer's or another dementia.
Free to download
Read it on your phone or print it at home.
The 2026 Edition
Our newest edition, ready for the year ahead.
How to use a 52-week devotional
Pick a set time each week
Sunday evening, Monday morning or whenever you have a quiet moment.
Read one devotion
It takes just a few minutes. You don't have to finish it in one sitting.
Sit with it
Let the words stay with you through the week. Return to them on a hard day.
Don't worry about missed weeks
Caregiving is unpredictable. Just pick up where you are.
Prayers for caregivers of dementia: words for the days your patience runs short
If you're looking for words today, or your patience ran out an hour ago, you're welcome to borrow these:
Lord, give me patience for the hard moments and eyes to see the good ones. When I am tired, give me rest. When I feel alone, remind me that I am not. Help me love the person in front of me today, just as they are. Amen.
Devotional questions
Is the Renewed Care devotional free?
Yes. You can download the PDF from this page at no cost and print it at home.
Who is the devotional for?
It's written for dementia care partners: family members and friends caring for someone living with Alzheimer's or another dementia.
Can I read it with my person living with dementia?
You can. Reading a short passage aloud, or simply sitting together while you read, can be a peaceful moment for you both. Keep it short and follow their lead.
What is the powerful prayer for dementia?
There's no single prayer that works like a formula. The most powerful prayer is usually the honest one: asking for patience, peace and strength, for yourself and for the person you love. You're welcome to use the short caregiver's prayer on this page, or let a weekly devotion in Renewed Care give you the words.
What is a good prayer for a dementia caregiver?
The best prayer is an honest one. Many caregivers pray for patience, rest and the strength for one more day. You'll find a short caregiver's prayer on this page, and a weekly devotion in Renewed Care.
What do I pray when I'm losing patience with my mom or dad?
Pray honestly. Ask for patience for the next hard moment, and for grace toward yourself when you fall short. Losing patience happens to almost every caregiver. It doesn't mean you love your person any less, and you don't have to carry it alone.
I barely have time for myself. Is a devotional one more thing to do?
It doesn't have to be. Renewed Care has one short devotion a week, and each one takes just a few minutes. If you miss a week, just pick up where you are.
Are Bible stories and familiar prayers good to share with someone living with dementia?
Often, yes. Prayers, hymns and Bible stories a person learned long ago can stay familiar even as other memories fade. Keep it short, choose words they know well, and follow their lead. If a verse or song brings calm, return to it. Music can help too: see Remember My Song.
My person has died. Is the devotional still for me?
Yes. Grief often starts long before a loss and keeps going after it. You're welcome to keep reading Renewed Care at your own pace. If you'd like to talk with someone, call ADRC at (407) 436-7750, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Where can I find support beyond the devotional?
ADRC offers free caregiver support groups, in person and online, and free one-on-one Care Navigation. See everything we offer, or call (407) 436-7750 to get started.
More support for your journey
Caregiver support groups
Find a groupMeet other caregivers who understand. In person and online, always free.
Care Navigation
Learn about Care NavigationOne-on-one help with coping skills, tools and a plan for your next steps.
Caregiver resource library
Browse the libraryFree printable guides on everyday dementia care.
The power of music
Remember My SongFamiliar hymns and songs can bring comfort to you and your person. Learn simple ways to share music at home.
Take a moment for yourself this week
Download Renewed Care and start with this week's devotion. Questions or need to talk? Call the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center (ADRC), (407) 436-7750, serving Orange and Seminole counties.