If your loved one has dementia and struggles with getting up from bed or wandering out of their room, it can be stressful for both you and them. A bed exit alarm can help prevent injuries and accidents by alerting you when they are trying to get up.This alarm has options for volume and chime so it won't sound too loud and scare your loved one. It also comes with a chair pad that works well on any wheelchair or favorite lounging chair.1. Floor Mat Exit AlarmUnlike other bed exit alarms, this one does not make any noise in the patient’s room. Instead it uses a cordless floor mat and paging alert monitor. When a patient steps on the mat it sends a wireless signal to the monitor which can be kept by the caregiver. This way, the caregiver is notified right away when the patient gets out of bed or starts wandering.The mat is padded so that it is comfortable for the person to step on. It works up to a distance of 150 meters when paired with the portable plug-in receiver and alerts a carer that the mat has been stepped on.The alarm monitor can be taken outside the patient’s room for continuous remote monitoring by caregivers in a facility or at home. It has an adjustable volume, gentle chime alert and can be powered by either AC adapter or 3-C batteries. This eliminates in-room alarm noise and tripping hazards from wires.2. Magnetic Pull Cord AlarmA bed exit alarm is a great way to monitor a patient’s movements, especially for those who are at risk of falling out of their bed. It alerts caregivers when the patient leaves their bed and is a great alternative to floor mats.These devices use a sensor pad that connects to a handheld alarm that can be worn by the caregiver or placed in their pocket. This type of bed exit alarm is very portable and will not disturb the patient by making loud noises in their room.Drive tamper proof magnetic pull cord alarm prevents falls and improves safety by alerting caregivers when a patient attempts to exit their bed or wheelchair without assistance. It features dual tone/volume, adjustable cord length (18”-58”), and a low battery indicator. It can be attached to clothing with an alligator clip and has passed a drop test simulating 500 drops. The alarm is compact and includes a 9V battery.3. Sensor Pad AlarmUnlike magnetic pull cord alarms, this bed exit alarm has a gentle chime and adjustable volume. This allows you to alert your loved one without waking them up and causing unnecessary anxiety.It’s a simple, affordable solution for keeping track of your loved ones who wander from their beds at night. It consists of a sensor pad placed underneath the mattress and a monitor plugged in near your loved one’s bed.When the sensor pad is pushed on or lifted off, it sets off the alarm which can be sent to your loved one’s room or to a pager for caregivers. You can also set up your loved one’s name to pop up in the notification so you know it’s them that is being monitored. This reduces false alarms and helps you better identify patterns in behavior. alert button for seniors It’s also great for keeping tabs on multiple loved ones at once. You can even view historical data to spot trends over time.4. Pager AlarmWhen a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s suffers from wandering it can be scary and dangerous. These bed exit alarms can help to keep them safe and will alert caregivers if they move out of the bed.They work by having a sensor pad that is placed under the mattress that can detect any movement. tracker for dementia sufferers When this is triggered the monitor will send a wireless signal to a pager that can be carried by the caregiver. This pager will then sound a loud alarm to inform the caregiver that a motion has been detected, and they can respond accordingly.This system is called the ‘Caregiver’s Best Friend’ and is a top choice for many caregivers. The monitor can be mounted away from the bed to avoid in-room alarm noise and reduce tripping hazards. It can also be used in a chair and can even be used for people who suffer from dementia who can get out of their chairs on their own.