Creating a Safe Environment

In October 2023, the Silver Birch Foundation received an email from a Council on Aging Director requesting assistance for a smoke alarm for a community member, who was deaf. The individual resided in their  own home and had a smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector, but due to their hearing loss these safety items were no longer a viable option. As this was a health and safety issue for a community member, the  Silver Birch Foundation was eager to assist as there was nowhere else to go.

After doing research for the best possible solution, the Silver Birch Foundation looked into a flashing alarm that the individual could place by their bed or always have with them for safety.

Team members from Area Agency on Aging 3 and the Silver Birch Foundation reached out to Lifetone Technology and found a Bedside Vibrating Fire Alarm and Clock. This Lifetone Bedside Fire Alarm and Clock model uses patented monitoring technology to actively listen for the high-frequency sound of the smoke alarm that is already in place. It alerts with sound, talking voice, vibration, and flashing FIRE text on the display.

After several months on back order, due to the demand, the individual finally received the alarm and was even to set it up on their own without any trouble.

“I am so thankful for the help with the Lifetone Alert!!” the individual stated regarding the assistance provided by the Silver Birch Foundation.

This is just one of many community members that Area Agency on Aging 3 and the Silver Birch Foundation is proud to have assisted.