A combination box that can be placed on the exterior of your home with a key inside. If provided with the code, first responders or caregivers can access your residence when you are unable to open the door ie. after a fall, etc.
How to use
Place key inside lock box on exterior of home and inform care providers or first responders of the code to grant them access to your residence
Advantages
- easy to use
- allow caregivers to enter / exit your home freely when you are unable to lock of unlock your door
- first responders do not have to break your door down to access your unit. Ie they respond faster to emergency situations
Disadvantages
- code would need to be changed periodically to minimize dangers associated with unwanted access to your home
- needs to be placed in a visible location (not all apartment buildings allow lock boxes to be placed in the lobby)