Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Lockbox: Why Do Seniors Need One?

     I once worried about losing precious heirlooms and important documents until I heard about lockboxes. I've taken extra security measures since then to ensure that the items I hold dear will remain safe. What about you? Have you taken these steps to protect your own belongings?

     Today on the blog I have Will Bail, a freelance link-builder and web designer who is here to share the importance of owning a lockbox, which is especially advantageous for seniors who often forget where they've stored important items.
                               Lockbox: Why Do Seniors Need One?


Increasing Security In Your Home 

Just because you've retired or reached the next phase of your life doesn't mean you're safe from criminals. If anything, you may become a key target. However, if the standard security measures aren't something you want around the home, there is a method that you can easily utilize in your home. Lockboxes remain one of the best methods for keeping your items safe. By having an experienced and expert locksmith like those at South Perth Locksmiths craft the perfect lockbox for your needs, you can benefit in the following ways. 

1. Keep Medications Safe 

One inevitable aspect of senior life is medications. Prescription medications can be quite expensive, and there are always criminals looking to steal them. You can keep those medications in a safe storage place whenever you don't need them with a lockbox. It's also a great way to make sure that the grandchildren don't get into the medication. Despite all of your best intentions, all it takes is just a few minutes of looking elsewhere for children to get into things that might harm them. You can ensure their safety by storing those medications into a lockbox. 

2. Documents 

In the senior phase of life, you're going to need to keep a lot of documents on hand. That information on the document is extremely important to keep private. If you have caretakers in the home or even guests, you don't need to take any chances of them taking the information for identity theft purposes. With a lockbox, you can safely store those important documents within it. Not only does it keep them safe, but it also keeps them organized. So, if you need to access that information, you and those you trust can easily grab the desired document from within the lockbox. 

3. Heirlooms 

Over the course of your life, you've likely found precious objects that have a monetary or sentimental value. These objects may be something that you one day wish to pass down to your children or grandchildren. One excellent way to keep those heirlooms safe is to store them in a lockbox. Not only does this help prevent theft, but it can also keep them protected from potential damage. 

4. Jewelry 

To keep the precious jewelry that you've collected over the years safe, you should store it in a lockbox. It's easy to lose jewelry if it's kept in drawers or in smaller boxes. For your own personal peace of mind, you can store all of the small and big pieces of jewelry in one place. A lockbox keeps it safe, protected from damage, and it offers the chance to organize them. 


For added security in your home, you can use a lockbox to store your medication, important documents, heirlooms, your jewelry, and other precious items. Not only will those items be safe from criminals, but they're also kept in one place for easy access when you need them.


BIO: 

Will Bail is a freelance link-builder and web developer. He has an adventurous mind but seldom travels as he would rather stay home and make client's business website more visible on internet. When not working you can find him playing nintendo games or hanging out at the church.

8 comments:

  1. I want my living will (advanced medical directive) out and available all the time. I don't want anyone to have to remember to open a lockbox to provide me the treatment I wish to have.

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    1. I have my info in a lockbox but I made sure my kids know where the key is.

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  2. I always recommend a lockable, fire-safe box to clients. Definitely for all those important papers, maybe some "cash on hand," passwords if you print them out, jewelry, etc. This is a great tool, and if you should encounter an emergency, you can grab it and run and know you will have the most important stuff.

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    1. Exactly! I keep one here in case our house is hit by a hurricane. I can grab it and run!

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  3. This is a great idea! Thanks for sharing, Marcia. Does it get installed into a closet or something or is it free standing?

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    1. I think you can do both. I prefer free standing in case I need to exit the house quickly if there is an emergency. But a hidden one in a closet or floor board is a great idea to trick robbers.

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  4. Many year ago my eldest daughter bought my parents a large lockable filing drawer from Officeworks which they use to store medications my mum has said many times that it is one of the best gifts she ever received.

    Tim and I have a safe for important documents, as does my parents.

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    1. It really is a great idea and helps me keep all my important stuff in one place.

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