# LGBTQ-Friendly Retirement Communities Tonic Living is Creating Diverse Experiences for Retirement By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-02-06 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonic-living References: [tonicliving.org.uk](https://www.tonicliving.org.uk/) With "[more than] one million LGBT+ people in the UK [who are] over 50," Tonic Living is addressing an untapped niche in the retirement home category. The organization is dedicated to building "vibrant and inclusive urban [LGBT+ affirmative retirement communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellen-browning-building)," where people feel accepted and enjoy their later life in a safe, supported and exciting way. Tonic Living's operations, design, and outreach are informed by a community panel that consists of people who are interested in becoming future residents, individuals over 50+, as well as those who identify as LGBT+. Through this, Tonic Living has assured that it has "a [diverse range of voices and experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-by-vanity)" that directly inform its work. As of right now, Tonic Living operates thanks to the support of a consortium of charitable trust and foundations. Image Credit: Tonic Living ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **LGBTQ Retirement Communities:** Creating vibrant and inclusive urban LGBT+ affirmative retirement communities. - **Addressing the Needs of LGBT+ Seniors:** Catering to the unique needs of LGBT+ individuals in retirement. - **Community-driven Retirement Homes:** Involving future residents and the LGBT+ community in the design and operation of retirement homes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retirement Community:** Opportunity to develop retirement communities that focus on LGBTQ inclusivity. - **Real Estate Development:** Designing and constructing retirement homes tailored to the needs of LGBT+ seniors. - **Non-profit Organizations:** Supporting the creation of inclusive retirement communities for the LGBT+ community through charitable trust and foundations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [50+ Living Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gemlife.md) - [LGBTQ+ Community-Owned Distillery's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queer-spirits.md) - [Multi-Functional LGBTQ+ Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lgbtq-center.md) - [Early Retirement Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cantinas.md) - [LGBTQI+-Friendly Travel Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lgbtqifriendly-travel.md) - [2SLGBTQI Demetia Awareness Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/help-us-remain.md) - [Queer-Friendly Remote Work Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lgbtq-remotely.md) - [Neighborhood-Like Retirement Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobham-bowers.md) - [Retiree Influencer Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retirement-house.md)