pioneer emergency medical alarm system review
DESCRIPTION
This slideshare is a brief review of the medical alert company, Pioneer Emergency. It goes over the basic features of their medical alarm systems, their prices, their services, and some background information about the company itself.TRANSCRIPT
Pioneer Emergency
Medical Alert
About Pioneer Medical
Believe it or not, Pioneer started out in 1978 selling residential security and fire alarms. They have always had the mission to help save lives, no matter what that looks like. Howard Feldman, President, had a father who was a scientist and worked with Bell Laboratories so he was always around technology growing up. In 1995, his mother had to have an alert monitoring system and he has spent many years researching this technology ever since. With this kind of longevity and personal touch, Pioneer can bring you very experienced and quality service.
Monitoring Services Offered
• Mobile Alert
• BodyGuard Medical Alert Command Module
• Bodyguard Cell medical Alert Module
• Life Guard Medical Alert Phone • Auto Fall Guard Wireless Fall
Detector
• Auto FallGuard Cell
• Medical Alert Lock Boxes
• MedReady Auto Electronic Pill Dispensers
• Emergency Call Buttons for Seniors
There are many different systems you can choose from to fit your needs and ensure you are getting the best monitoring for your money.
Features to Alert Systems Mobile Alert • GPS Tracking • Waterproof Necklace • 24 Hour Battery Life • 350 Foot Range • 2 Way Intercom
BodyGuard Medical Alert • Countertop Base • Plugs Into Wall • 60-90 Hour Battery Backup • Covers 5,000 Square Feet • Waterproof
Life Guard Medical Alert Phone • Water Resistant • Rechargeable Battery • 24 Hour Standby • Covers 10,000 Square Feet or 5 Acre Yard
BodyGuard Cell Medical Alert • Uses AT&T Cell Service • Countertop • Waterproof Wristband • Battery Backup 60 Hours • Powerful Mic and Speaker for 3500-4000
Square Feet • Pendant Range 1000 Feet
Auto Fall Guard Wireless Fall Detector • Functions as Alert Button or Fall Detector • Water Resistant • Good for those who can’t push the button
well on their own.
Auto Fall Guard Cell • AT&T Service • No Home Line Required • Detects Falls
Better Business Bureau Rating
• Pioneer has been accredited with the BBB since 3/5/2010
• A+ Rating
• They have had only one complaint closed in the last three years.
• This complaint was regarding delivery issues.
Returns and Service Cancellations
As long as you are being monitored, you are able to get any replacements of equipment for free, even if you have broken it yourself. You get an unconditional warranty on parts, labor and service. Repairs are free.
Lots of Coverage
Not only do you get coverage in all 50 United States, but Canada as well. Canada • Alberta • British Columbia • Manitoba • New Brunswick • Newfoundland & Labrador • Northwest Territories • Nova Scotia • Nunavut • Ontario • Prince Edward Island • Quebec • Saskatchewan • Yukon Territory
Pricing
Mobile Alert $39.95 per month BodyGuard Medical Alert Command Module $29.95 per month BodyGuard Cell Medical Alert Module $44.95 per month Life Guard Medical Alert Phone $44.95 per month Auto Fall Guard Wireless Fall Detector $44.95 *When you first sign up, you are locked into a three month contract but then it goes month.
to month after that. Auto FallGuard Cell $59.95 per month Medical Alert Lock Boxes $35.00 per month MedReady Pill Dispenser $54.95 per month Emergency Call Buttons $29.95 per month.
Helpful Blog
The website offers a few dozen different types of articles for you to peruse and glean information from. The topics range from caregiving and eldercare to medical alarm tips and news. You can also find information about senior safety and get access to other kinds of senior resources. This blog seems fairly active with new entries every month so there is always fresh information to read.
Contact Information
991 Lomas Santa Fe Dr. C415 Solana Beach, CA 92075 Phone: 888-743-1750
The Good
• They offer many different types of monitoring to ensure you are getting the best equipment for your needs.
• We really like their blog on the website since it offers frequent new posts on a wide range of related topics.
• Message from the President both to read and an audio version as well.
• They have been in business for a very long time.
• Their units are reported to be very sturdy and able to take a lot of wear and tear.
The Bad
• When you first sign up, you are locked into a three month contract, but then it goes month to month after that.
• Their pricing seems a bit higher than many other companies we have reviewed.
• There is not much that we felt was a problem with this company.
Summary
Overall, Pioneer seems to be a fairly good company to consider for your medical alert needs. We really appreciate the note from the President and his personal experience in the alerting industry since a child. They have been in the business for a long time and offer many products to fit your needs as well. We do feel that their prices are a bit higher than you can typically find, but if you like the longevity of the company and feel confident with them, we would recommend them. If you are on a tight budget, however, we suggest you look around and compare companies to see if you can save money somewhere else.
