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I am looking at quite a few on line but I want the alarm to only sound at the receiver end. Plus, as I read about them I am wondering how sensitive they might be. If it is in Dad's bedroom we would like it to go off when he leaves the room and not scare him. But if it is too close to his bed will it go off when he roles over? Do they make ones that are more straight line passing through and not like an arc or a radius? I have looked on Amazon and Home Depot and now I am confused.

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In December when they became available I purchased a SafeWander for my husband. It has been the best device I have found. Simply attach a small white button to his underwear front ( or t shirt) I get up at 7 he's a late sleeper ( thank goodness) the moment he stands up an audible alarm sounds on my iPhone & iPad ( I am now on the first level of our home while he's on the third) when the alert comes on then once again within two minutes, I know that was a pee call. When he's up for the day the sensor bings then bings again in 15 minutes I know he was in the bathroom grooming. Then multiple bings means he is dressing. It has simplified this part of our life. If he wakes during the night and leaves the bed the cell phone lays right near me and I'm alerted. I tried the light sensors at doorways before I found the SafeWander but the dogs could set them off. Look into this, it is so simple to use and the peace of mind is worth the cost. No monthly fees at all.
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We got the alarm mat for my mom. When she gets out of her bed and steps onto it the alarm goes off but the alarm is in the kitchen so she does not hear it. You can put the alarm in any room you want.
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It is a disgrace that there are so few products designed to improve the lives (social interaction, entertainment, safety) of our elderly. The most successful purchase for my vision-impaired 94-year-old mother is a speakerphone with large buttons. Before that, it was an iPad for video calling.

Meanwhile we are drowning in tech toys and gadgets for children. Assuming manufacturers are acting according to marketplace demands, we consumers are happy to spend hundreds or thousands to improve the lives of children with limitations, but very little on our aging parents suffering sometimes greater limitations.
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I'm not aware of any consumer grade motion detectors than can differentiate between types of movement. Place the detector outside his room in the hallway.
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I have been using Arlo Netgear from either Amazon or Best Buys same price at either. They are extremely clear cameras that are set up very easy. They have motion detection you can set how sensitive they are. I have been very pleased with them. I can see my moms entire house and keep up with what she is doing and the care givers. I will be setting up a new Arlo Q today they just started selling. It is for audio with camera. I will see how good it works. It is for both hearing what's going on in the house and I can talk to them as well. You do need a smart phone or computer or iPad, with wifi. to have the app to see what's going on. I also got my mom the Great Call Splash alert for her to wear with the fall alert. It is $39 a month but if she falls and can't push the button it detects a fall and sends help. Another good idea is to put a lockbox from Home Depot or Lowes with a key to the house so rescue or police can get in without tearing down doors. I learned from first time my mom broke her hip.
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We purchased a simple ($25.00) digital doorbell off eBay and I'm sorry it's a simple off brand but works amazing. The motion system you place where you want the motion to be detected and the buzzer you carry with you around the house like a pager. 50 different tones available and volume level. We use it to let us know when our dogs are wanting back in the house, thinking outside the box always works and no wifi or Internet is required. - Good Luck
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I bought one from the Alzheimer's store in GA online. It has saved me so many times, he will wet on carpet if I do not get him to bathroom. The alarm is the remote that I have by my bed or with me. Cost $70. Could not live without it.
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I got a Wander Alarm with motion detector. It chimes and you can select to have it chime at the sensor or only the remote. You point the sensor at where you want to detect motion (I point it at the bedroom door). This has worked rally good for me so far. I got it on Amazon
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SafeWander I Purchased one in December it is amazing - attach little white button to husbands underwear if his foot leaves the bed my phone alerts me he cannot hear the alert but I can
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