Medical Guardian Medical Alert Systems

As people age, their chances of suffering from a fall or other medical emergency increases, and that can make it difficult for seniors to retain their independence without compromising on their safety. Monitored medical alert systems can help older adults, people with disabilities, lone workers and others stay safe by providing an instant connection to an emergency monitoring center through a small, lightweight wearable medical alert pendant or wrist button.

Medical Guardian is a American medical alert company that offers six in-home and mobile medical alert systems backed by a U.S.-based 24/7 emergency call monitoring center. Medical Guardian operators are trained to accurately assess the needs of each caller, and dispatch either fire, police or ambulance, or reach out to any member of the caller’s Care Circle of trusted neighbors, friends and family members. This feature can help Medical Guardian users feel comfortable activating their help button when they need assistance but don’t want first responders dispatched.

What You Should Know

Medical Guardian has one of the largest product ranges in the industry with six unique medical alert systems, including entry-level at-home systems, mobile panic buttons and a smartwatch-style device called the Freedom Guardian.

Medical Guardian Plans and Pricing

Medical Guardian’s monitoring fees start at $0.97 per day for their month-to-month plans, and $0.90 per day for annual prepaid plans. The company also offers periodic promotional pricing and discounts.

Pros and Cons of Medical Guardian Medical Alert Systems

Medical Guardian Pros

• Wide range of medical alert systems allow users to select the system that best matches their needs and budget
• One of the few medical alert companies to offer a smartwatch-style medical alert device
• Range between in-home base unit and help button is among the best in the industry
• No long-term contracts; subscribers can cancel at any time and request a prorated refund
• Average call answer time is 45 seconds
• Subscribers can set up their own personalized Circle of Care, a list of trusted neighbors, friends and family members who can be contacted when the medical alert button is activated
• U.S.-based call monitoring center
• Medical Guardian maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau
• Wearable emergency buttons are water resistant and safe to wear in the shower
• Fall detection available
• Additional medical alert buttons available for spouse/housemate
• GPS location tracking offered on many systems
• In-home base units include a large help button and powerful speakerphone
• Mini Guardian includes a wireless charging cradle

Medical Guardian Cons

• Pricing is listed on a per-day basis, which can make it difficult to compare the cost of a Medical Guardian system with those offered by other companies.
• Range between cellular-connected base unit and help buttons is limited to just 600 feet, which may be insufficient in larger homes.
• The large number of medical alert systems offered by Medical Guardian may be overwhelming to some consumers.
• With the exception of the help buttons included with in-home Classic and Home Guardian systems, all Medical Guardian panic buttons need to be regularly recharged by subscribers.

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