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Summary In this insightful interview, Sherri Combs, Founder of Silver Streak Senior Services, shares her journey from the finance industry to senior care resources and advocacy. She discusses the challenges families face in finding trustworthy resources, the importance of community collaboration, and her innovative platform designed to protect seniors from scams while connecting them with vetted local services. keywordssenior care, elder scams, trusted resources, community collaboration, senior services platform, elder advocacy, family caregiving, aging in place, senior safety, resource hub key topicsThe disconnect in senior care resource searchBuilding trust in elder servicesCommunity collaboration for senior independence and safetysound bites"Seniors are terrified of getting scammed""We’re taking back their autonomy and dignity""The honey trap scams target lonely seniors"Chapters00:00 Introduction to Silver Streak Senior Services03:45 Sherry Combs' Background and Motivation07:02 Bridging the Gap for Seniors09:43 The Importance of Collaboration13:08 Understanding Scams Targeting Seniors15:43 Membership and Services Offered19:00 Recognition and Future Plans21:50 The Just in Case Plan Book25:00 Advice for Caregivers27:42 The Urgency of Resources for Seniors39:03 Podcast Intro Music Project (MASTER BOUNCE - OUTRO).mp3 resourcesWebsite - https://silverstreekseniorservices.comDownload the The Just in Case Plan Free Workbook!Purchase the book: THE JUST IN CASE PLAN: SMART STRATEGIES FOR LONG TERM CARE, FAMILY CONVERSATIONS AND LEGACY PROTECTIONArea Office on Aging in NebraskaOutwitting the Devil by Napoleon HillInspired Caring is THE family support & education program that helps families feel calm and confident to make better decisions faster. Inspired Caring is offered as an annual membership tobusinesses to provide for the families they work with.Connect with Michele Magner:WebsiteE-mailInstagramFacebookLinkedInYouTubeCustom podcast music written and produced by Colin Roberts. He does custom songs for any occasion.