Interview with Alert1

Alert1 (Reviews) is a longstanding name in the medical alert systems industry, and has been providing reliable solutions for personal emergency monitoring for over 26 years now. Its broad selection of equipment, flexible and transparent pricing and great level of customer care have earned it one of the top positions in our site’s rankings of the best medical alert systems. A former downside to the company was the lack of emergency buttons with fall detection, but as the company’s Director of Strategy and Marketing Nicholas Pompa points out in our interview this is no longer a burden for the provider. As well as shedding light on their upcoming GPS tracking system, Nicholas Pompa touches various topics related to his company Alert1 in our interview.

Can you tell us a bit more about yourself?

My name is Nicholas Pompa and I am the Director of Strategy and Marketing for Alert1. I am responsible for implementing the vision of Alert1 and ensuring that we serve our members and potential members to the best of our ability.

I am honored by the trust that our members put in us every day and proud at the level of service and protection Alert1 delivers. I am lucky enough to regularly interact with the seniors we support and have learned that Alert1 doesn’t just offer a system or service. We offer an opportunity to continue to grow, thrive and enjoy life safely even as we age. My goal is to help Alert1 deliver an amazing experience to as many people as possible.

Which options do you offer for households that don’t have a phone line?

Alert1 offers the POM (Peace of Mind) wireless medical alert for people who don’t have a landline phone. The system uses cellphone towers to connect to the 24/7 Command Center when a member presses their button. The wireless adapter allows the user to place the POM unit anywhere in their home and only needs to be plugged into an electrical outlet. At Alert1 we believe in making things as easy for our members as possible, so we take care of the cellular data plan. The process from ordering to setting up the system is streamlined and easy. Our members have been very excited to have this offering and we are glad to help as many people as we can.

Which novelties will we be seeing from Alert1?

Actually, we are very excited to share with you that we just launched our Fall Detection Medical Alert and that we will be bringing out our GPS system shortly too! We didn’t carry them before because we hadn’t found any that were up to our standards. With our new GPS technology, Alert1 will be able to extend our protection beyond the home using a lightweight, two-way communication pendant. Fall detection provides added security so that in the event of a serious fall we are automatically notified that you need help. Stay tuned and check out Alert-1.com for the full details on these products.

What is your Advantage Plan?

The Advantage Plan is Alert1’s featured program to create a higher level of protection for our members looking for an additional layer of protection. To reduce worry and maximize security, we keep our member’s trusted contacts in the loop with text message alerts if the member requires assistance. In the event of an emergency, such as a natural disaster, the member’s contacts will be sent text messages about the situation as it develops.

We also include the Vial of Life kit that provides emergency responders with a list of the member’s medications, conditions, and special needs. With this information, medical personnel will know how to proceed with their care.

Beyond that, the Advantage Plan offers free premium shipping and a direct line to our Member Care specialists to ensure concerns are handled immediately.

Is your medical alert system also suitable for younger people with a medical condition?

Alert1 is a service for all ages. We currently protect members ranging from age 7 to 107! In fact, a perfect example just happened last week. A concerned mother contacted Alert1 to get a medical alert system for her five-year old daughter whom has severe allergies. With the Alert1 system, now her daughter can press her button and get help immediately if she is in trouble. Depending on the situation we could call her mother, neighbor or 911 immediately. Alert1 is designed for any individual that requires immediate help in the event of an emergency no matter how big or small and no matter their age.

Alert1’s highly qualified Command Center is trained to assess any given situation and act accordingly.

Can you tell us a bit more about your MedReady medication reminder?

Our medication reminder ensures that your loved one never misses taking their prescribed medication. The enclosed, tamper-proof medication dispenser stores the dose for each day securely. The dispenser distributes the medication based on the preset time and date, eliminating medication mix-ups and over doses. When it’s time to take your medication, the device reminds you to take your medication by beeping. Once the medication is taken, it stops. We also offer an option to have the dispenser monitored for missed doses. If a member doesn’t take their medication we will call to remind them and keep their caregivers notified. For additional safety and convenience, the dispenser has a 48-hour rechargeable battery fit for travel without the need to be continually plugged to an outlet.

Why should our visitors choose Alert1 as their medical alert system?

Alert1’s first and foremost priority is our members and we prove it every day. Choosing Alert1 comes down to 3 simple reasons.

First, we take better care of our members. Our member care extends beyond providing safety and independence in our member’s homes with the medical alert system. It is about treating our members like family by offering the best possible service from our Alert1 team. A great example is our “Stay On The Line” commitment. When we dispatch help for a member, our Command Center stays on the phone until help gets there. This means we are 100% sure they are helped and also means they are never left alone and afraid. Most other companies don’t do this because it costs more, but we think our members are absolutely worth it.

Second, we make it easy to work together. We have clear business terms and offer affordable pricing plans that amount to less than a dollar a day. Our pricing is transparent and visible. Alert1 does not require contracts or have hidden fees. From your first call all the way to a simple installation, Alert1 focuses on getting the POM unit to your home as soon as possible with the best possible service so you can continue to live with peace of mind.

Third, you can rely on Alert1. We have been in business for 26 years and have been tested and certified by the best agencies. Consumer Affairs gives Alert1 97% rating, Modern Senior Magazine rates us the Best Medical Alert Provider of 2014 and the Better Business Bureau ranks Alert1 with an A+. So you don’t have to take our word for it. There are plenty of others who speak extremely highly of Alert1.