Someone suggested I read a book titled “Dancing in Small Spaces.” I downloaded it from Amazon and read it quickly. It is a gripping true story of a couple’s life together. Leslie Davidson and her husband Lincoln get diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body dementia, respectively, around the same time. Although it can be tough to read if you are currently a person with either Parkinson’s disease or Lewy Body dementia, in the end it is a story of love, support and compassion. I really wanted to speak with the author after I finished the book and bring the story to you, the listeners of the Parkinson’s Experience podcast.
What’s it like to be both a patient and care partner at the same time? How do you balance your needs with your partners? How do you make difficult, life altering decisions when you used to make them with your partner?
This is not a sad story although there are sad moments. It is a story of true love that you will be grateful you have read it. Listen on. https://dbsandme.com https://www.leslieadavidson.com/ Thank you to my sponsor, Boston Scientific, the maker of Vercise Genus, a Deep Brain Stimulation or DBS system. To learn more about Parkinson’s treatment options, please visit DBSandMe.com.
I have finished the book. Leslie is a
courageous author who describes their lives involving so many wonderful people. A heart felt tribute to her Husband.
As a caregiver, reading this book gave me a better understanding of my father’s dimentia during the last few years of his life.
I am “Grateful” for so many reasons and thankful to Leslie Davidson for sharing their incredible life story. ❤️