A system for monitors a person in a dwelling. A detection device is in communication with a user monitoring device. The detection device includes at least one motion/movement gesture sensing device configured to detect at least one of a persons motion, movement and gesture. The user monitoring device includes at least two elements selected from: a proximity sensor a temperature sensor/humidity sensor a particulate sensor a light sensor a microphone a speaker two RF transmitters (BLE/ANT+WIFI) a memory card and LEDs.