The battery on your emergency pendant should last around 3-5 years. However, this will depend on its quality and how often it’s pressed. Some companies charge every time the battery needs replaced (typically around €45 in Ireland). To avoid any nasty surprises during your contract, always check this out. Also  factor it in to the overall cost before you buy.  Our sponsor TASK Community Care, provides free battery replacements for all alarm pendants they supply and monitor *included in their 10 year monitored pendant alarm warranty 🙂

This is the first post of our 10 part mini-series – Hidden Costs of Telecare