Anyone use a wireless motion detector?

This is an amazing set of answers!!

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.

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.

I wonder whether anyone has something to detect when the door opens and closes on Mom's assisted living apartment and keeps a notification sent to an iPhone?

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.

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.

There is a wonderful exciting world of senor monitoring being developed.
for examples:
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Darma uses novel sensor technology and algorithms to offer actionable guidance to improve posture, balance sitting time and reduce stress.
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sensors are accurate enough to even detect and monitor your vitals including heart rate, heartbeat waveform, respiratory rate, and breathing waveform.'
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smart Homes are composed of several sensors to monitor the activities of daily living of the patients.
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"iWheelchair",the system integrates a variety of functions such as environment control, as well as safety, health and hygiene monitoring with automated alert, which better caters for the needs of users and reduce the workload of their caregivers.
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The is even a system connected to a smart diaper with sensors that can detect moisture levels and activate the buzzer on the tablet when changing is needed.
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Watch for the evalution of "motes: and research by Intel ; Home Environmental Modification: ... A Wireless Sensor Network for Assisted Living at Home of Elderly People, ... at home via a wireless sensor network and a wearable mote
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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

I have been using sensor alarms for several years now while caring for my ADW. At first I had several wireless motion sensors remote receivers. I monitored several rooms. Then the local shuttle bus started using walki-talkies that triggered the sensors and set off the alarms. I now use laser beam alarms for alarming doorways. If you visit { mainzone knowledge network } blog and search for "sensors" you will find lotsa stuff collected over then years.

I also use pressure sensitive bed-alarms under the sheet protectors that sound of if she gets out of bed by herself

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.

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.