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Pendant Alarms
Hidden Costs of Telecare [Video, Links & Infographic]
We hope you have enjoyed your 10-Part Mini Series highlighting some hidden costs of telecare and pendant alarm systems. You can also have a watch of the animated video we’ve created as a reminder. If you find […]
Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 10) Landline or Mobile?
If you’re thinking that you might do away with your land-line over the next few years, check if your alarm base unit can be adapted to call for help on a mobile network instead (i.e. […]
Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 9) Installation Charges
In our experience, in Ireland most companies do not charge an installation fee (as it’s often included in the cost of your pendant alarm). But it’s worth checking out all the same. Any up-front costs should be […]
Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 8) 24/7 Monitoring Contract
Most providers offer a 12 month agreement for a telecare system, renewable annually. Think carefully before signing a contract for any longer. That way if you are not satisfied with the service, or find a […]
Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 7) – Extra Monitoring Charges For Additional Telecare Devices
So you’ve got a future proofed telecare system? Great! Now check how much you’ll be charged for the monitoring of each additional device. Costs for 24/7 monitoring of telecare devices can add up. Additional costs […]
Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 6) Future-proofed?
As you get older your care needs can change. Maybe you will want to add a few extra telecare devices around your home, such as such as an automatic fall detector, bed exit alarm or a monitored […]
Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 5) Warranty & Repairs
In addition to checking if the warranty includes the pendant, make sure it also includes repairs for the base-unit for a reasonable period of time. The base-unit is the part of your alarm that’s usually […]
Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 4) 24-Hour Technical Support
What happens if your unit stops working but you can’t figure out what’s wrong? Ask your supplier if 24 hour technical support is included with your monitoring contract. And remember to check that your alarm complies […]
Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 3) Fault Reporting
You can avoid expensive call-out charges by checking your alarm complies with relevant standards including the EU Telecare Standard ‘EN 50134’. If your alarm adheres to the EN Standard, it will have minimum requirements on fault reporting which could not only save your […]
Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 2) Year 2 Price Hikes
Some companies offer low monitoring prices the first year but hike prices up in years two or three. Quality 24/7 monitoring doesn’t have to be expensive, so shop around. For instance TASK’s fee for monitoring […]
Hidden Costs of Telecare (Part 1) Pendant Alarm Battery
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 […]
Welcome to Telecare.ie
We are excited to finally get up and running 🙂 To welcome readers of Telecare.ie we are starting off with a 10-part mini series on the “Hidden Costs of Telecare“. Although the hidden costs we’ve included […]