It was only seven years ago when my brother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. We were all shocked. He was only 40 years old. He had been so healthy and was enjoying a successful career. We, of course, heard plenty of stories about many people who have MS and lead fairly normal, long lives.

But for my brother, it was not to be. His MS has been so aggressive. It has robbed him of so many things in such a short time. We watched the rapid descent from needing a cane, to a walker, to a wheelchair. Each step seemed to take a little more of his freedom, a little more of his vitality.

Then when even the wheelchair wasn’t providing the mobility he needed, we began our search for an electric mobility scooter or power wheelchair. It seemed like another step down in the loss of his freedom. But we were never so happy to be wrong.

Though nothing can compensate for all that my brother has lost, the newfound independence he has gained with a Pride power wheelchair is a godsend. Just as important as the ability to do things for himself again is all that it has done for his mental health. He has more hope and his sense of humor has even returned. In many ways, it has been like getting my brother back.

By

Vern Schmidt
Part-time caregiver for disabled brother

Thank you to MobilityAllianceGroup.com and especially for their Mobility Guide that helped us narrow down our search to the Pride power wheelchair which has performed so great for my brother.