The Palms of Manasota in Palmetto, Florida, which opened in 2003, is the first retirement community solely for

• A. Widows and widowers.
• B. People over age 85.
• C. Women.
• D. Graying gays.

Answer: (D)

The main idea is niche retirement housing tailored to a specific aging group. This question points to a retirement community that was created to serve graying gays, illustrating how some elder housing options are designed to meet the unique social and cultural needs of LGBTQ seniors—such as inclusive social networks, safety, and programs that acknowledge chosen families and past experiences with discrimination. This makes it a distinctly different kind of senior housing from more common options. Many retirement communities exist for widows and widowers, for people who are older than a certain age, or specifically for women, but those do not represent a targeted demographic based on sexual orientation or gender identity.