--- title: "How a Pet Door Helps Senior Citizens" url: https://petdoorproducts.com/how-a-pet-door-helps-senior-citizens/ updated: 2018-10-03 --- # How a Pet Door Helps Senior Citizens ## The Benefits of Seniors Owning a Pet Grandma will be the first one to tell you that simply ***being together with her pet brings her great joy and happiness***. Pet owners agree on the benefits from the affection, loyalty and companionship they receive from their pet, but some may not know that ***owning a cat or dog is scientifically proven to reduces stress, depression and anxiety***. Studies have proven that pet owners experience decreased levels of the stress-causing hormone call cortisol and increased stress-reducing hormones called dopamine and oxytocin. Your Grandma’s pet gives her endless devotion, companionship and joy. Pet ownership can mean a lot to retired and aging owners whose daily world may be getting a little smaller every day. Grandma’s dog or cat also ***provides numerous health benefits*** like increased mental acuity, lower blood pressure and stress reduction. ***Along with the benefits of owning a pet also comes many challenges*** that we may not have even considered. Common conditions like painful joints from arthritis, muscle weakness and disease can contribute to*** mobility problems that make seemingly easy tasks extremely difficult*** for our grandparents. ## Pets are Always There As we age, loneliness from losing a spouse or children moving away can lead to depression or other emotional issues. You can count on ***Grandma’s Sweet Little Companion to always be there for her, day in and day out***, to offer support through his or her natural sense of empathy. But, the relationship goes both ways – in return your Grandma is giving her Little Furry Pet love and care.*** If letting her pet outdoors is a task that is difficult or even painful, consider having a sliding glass pet door installed to make both of their lives a lot easier.*** ## Pet Doors Allow Pets to Let Themselves Out Daily chores and responsibilities of owning a cat or dog, like ***letting Grandma’s puppy outside to do his business, can become overwhelming for aging individuals*** suffering from mobility problems. The most logical solution is ***a pet door so cats and dogs can let themselves outside*** and still have access to warm or cool inside temperatures, food and water. ##  Removable Pet Door The innovative[removable pet door insert](https://petdoorproducts.com/product/endura-flap-thermo-panel/)from Pet Door Products will not require any modifications to a home. This is great news for elderly pet owners living in a retirement community, apartment complex or in a rental.*** You can install your Grandma’s new pet door in as little as 5 minutes***. She will be thrilled with the built-in convenience and her four-legged friend will be elated with his or her new amenity to safely enjoy the great outdoors and still have access to the comfort of indoors. ## Permanent Pet Door Pet Door Products provides a [replacement sliding glass pet door](https://petdoorproducts.com/product/sliding-glass-dog-door/)that fits right into your existing vinyl door frame making life easier. The replacement sliding glass pet door conversion system’s **energy-efficient design** allows you to leave the pet door open and if you need to keep pets inside, a simple door insert helps **“lock”** the door.  ***Giving your Grandma or Grandpa the thoughtful gift of a customized sliding glass door pet door ***will give him or her and their beloved pet [the gift of freedom](https://petdoorproducts.com/a-gift-of-independence-for-you-and-your-pet/)***. ***Grandma will enjoy freedom from getting up and down to let her four-legged companion outside and dogs or cats will have the freedom to experience the great outdoors, anytime they need to, with indoor access. #### [Contact Pet Door Product](https://petdoorproducts.com/contact-us/) at **801-973-8000** for ***more information*** and a ***free sliding glass pet door estimate***. 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