In the 21st century more Americans will be living in their sixth, seventh and eight decades of life. By the year 2030, the first members of the baby boom generation, born in 1946 will be 84 years of age, and the youngest members, born in 1964 will be 65. By the year 2030, there will be 65 million people aged 65 and older - 35 million more than in 1990 (Bouvier & De Vita, 1991).

The aging of our population will dramatically change our society. As demographers, economics, gerontologists, and sociologists debate this dilemma it is safe in predicting that because of their unique characteristics, the aging baby boomers will cause a reexamination of current aging policies and services.

'Unlike the generations before them, today's baby boomers will be better educated, will be better off financially, will be living in the suburbs, and will be beneficiaries of the programs that were put in place for their grandparents. This population of aging baby boomer has also become a population of individuals that is extremely diverse in race, class and gender.

The poverty gap between whites and people of color continues to grow and this will no doubt have implications for the financial well-being and quality of life for ethnic minorities in later life.

The many challenges that older adults experience and the changing demographics of the older population have created new broad-based community resources and services.

The Senior Information Network, Inc. (SINI), will effectively benefit and enhance the needs and quality of life for older adults by providing information, and referrals.