Sentinel Silver's Story
"Honoring a Generation Who Sent Us to the Moon."
The Moon Landing & The Memory That Was Lost
July 20, 1969
My grandparents gathered in their living rooms across Western Maryland, along with 600 million people worldwide, to watch Commander Neil Armstrong take humanity's first steps on the Moon.
Neil Armstrong on the Moon, July 20, 1969.
My grandparents Dick and Maureen, with Maureen's parents — the generation who watched.
The smartphone in your pocket today has 100,000 times more computing power than the Apollo Guidance Computer.
Yet when older adults struggle with technology, there's no Mission Control to help them.
My grandfather Dick, with his iPad — more computing power than Apollo 11, but no Mission Control to call.
No patient voice guiding them through.
No one who treats their confusion as a design problem — not a personal failure.
Sentinel Silver is that Mission Control.
I bring the same standard of precision, patience, and care that my grandparents brought to their work — because your parents and grandparents deserve nothing less.
"Technology is the excuse. The relationship is the service."
The Sentinel Standard
What the Moon Landing Taught My Family
Throughout my childhood, my grandfather Dick spoke most proudly about that night. Not just the accomplishment itself, but the audacity of it.
Me with my Pap — where I first heard the stories.
Small-town Americans — humble men and women from places like Hagerstown, Maryland — had built technology sophisticated enough to send three astronauts 240,000 miles through space and bring them home safely.
My grandfathers understood that kind of precision.
Carroll Richard "Dick" Hann, U.S. Army — World War II
Robert Scott "Scotty" Miner, Chief Master Sergeant, U.S. Air Force
Dick spent World War II defusing land mines across Europe — work where one mistake meant death. Scotty spent his Air Force career ensuring every aircraft that took off would bring its crew home safely.
They understood what NASA understood:
When lives depend on your work, you don't cut corners.
You don't rush.
You get it right.
That standard — patience, precision, getting it right — became the foundation of how I was raised.
And it became the foundation of Sentinel Silver.
For sixty years, that standard — patience, precision, getting it right — worked.
Technology advanced, but the principle held.
But technology has changed so quickly, so rapidly, so powerfully since the Moon Landing.
If the technology is so much more powerful today, why are older adults struggling more than ever?
Apollo Guidance Computer
1969
Memory
74 KB
RAM
4 KB
Processor
0.043 MHz
Your Smartphone
2025
Storage
128+ GB
RAM
6–8 GB
Processor
3,000+ MHz
100,000×
The smartphone in your pocket has 100,000 times more computing power than the technology that landed Neil Armstrong on the Moon.
NASA landed astronauts 240,000 miles away with a computer weaker than a modern calculator — yet today's older adults are left stranded with devices exponentially more powerful, because no one built the support system to match.
My grandparents would have built that support system.
And they would have benefited from it.
A Mission Control for older adults navigating technology — patient guides who never rush, never sigh, and never make anyone feel obsolete.
Protection from the scammers who prey on confusion.
A bridge that restores family calls from tech support sessions back to "I love you."
So I'm building it for them.
Who Sentinel Silver Serves
Older adults throughout Maryland — whether you live independently at home, in an independent living community, or in an assisted living or memory care community.
And the adult children who love them.
By phone. By video. In person. Wherever works best.
The Reason Sentinel Silver Exists
The Memory That Was Lost
In my grandmother Maureen's final months, I asked her a question.
"Do you remember watching the Moon Landing?"
She didn't.
A memory she had recalled with such joy throughout my life — gone. Alzheimer's had taken it from her before she passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on July 16, 2025, at 10:46 p.m. She was 92.
Maureen's memory loss was devastating.
But she wasn't the only grandmother slipping away.
One grandmother gone. Another fading.
My grandmother, Joyce, has resided in a Washington County memory care community since 2023. Her memories, too, are fading. It's heartbreaking.
And at the beginning of her dementia journey, my grandmother, Joyce, was scammed over the phone. We had to change her phone number — the same number after 40-some years.
That feeling — learning someone had exploited my grandmother, Joyce — was one of the most intense angers I've ever known. Perhaps because I felt helpless. Perhaps because I was angry at myself for not protecting her before it happened.
I should have protected her.
The way my grandfather, Scotty, would have protected his beloved wife, Joyce.
Why Technology Leaves Older Adults Behind
Technology Should Connect Families — Not Frustrate Them
The Challenge We're Solving
Technology should connect families — not frustrate them.
The devices are too complicated.
Smartphones, tablets, and computers were designed by young engineers for young users. The buttons are too small. The menus are hidden. The instructions assume knowledge that was never taught.
Scammers target older adults relentlessly.
In 2023 alone, Americans over 60 lost $3.4 billion to fraud. Every day, someone's grandmother receives a call, an email, or a pop-up designed to steal from her.
Family members become reluctant IT support.
Adult children want to help, but they're stretched thin. Patience runs short. Frustration builds. The Sunday phone call becomes a troubleshooting session instead of a conversation.
And older adults feel obsolete.
They stop asking for help. They stop trying new things. They become isolated — cut off from the video calls, photos, and connections that technology was supposed to provide.
How Sentinel Silver Helps Older Adults & Their Families
We provide patient technology support — wherever it's convenient.
Your Personal Technology Guide helps you master your devices at your own pace — by phone, video call, or in person. No rushing. No sighing. No judgment.
We protect you from scams.
We set up security on your devices, teach you how to recognize fraud, and give you a verification line to call whenever something feels suspicious.
We give families their relationships back.
When adult children hire Sentinel Silver, they stop being their parents' IT department. The phone calls go back to being about life — not about why the printer won't connect.
We restore dignity and independence.
Our goal isn't to do things for you — it's to help you do things yourself, confidently. Every session ends with you more capable than when we started.
We Would Love to Hear From You!
No pressure.
Never a sales pitch.
A conversation about how Sentinel Silver can help.
By phone, video, or in person — your choice.
Your Story First
We Learn About You Before We Touch Any Technology.
Then We Discover How You Learn Best.
Most technology support companies walk in, start clicking, and hope you keep up.
Sentinel Silver takes the opposite approach.
When first joining the Sentinel Silver family, your Personal Technology Guide sits down with you for a 30 to 45-minute conversation.
No devices. No screens. Just a genuine conversation about who you are and how you learn.
Because everyone has their own way of picking up new things — and there's no right or wrong way. There's just YOUR way.
The Research Behind Our Approach
This isn't a feel-good philosophy. It's grounded in peer-reviewed research on how older adults learn technology most effectively.
The CREATE Center framework (Czaja et al.) demonstrates that older adults learn best when instruction is tailored to their individual cognitive profiles — not delivered through one-size-fits-all tutorials.
Cognitive Load Theory (Sweller) shows that reducing extraneous information and building on existing knowledge structures dramatically improves retention — especially for adults over 65.
Why Your Learning Experience Matters to Us
A Personal Note from Founder Ryan Miner
This approach isn't just research. It's personal.
In 1991, I was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder. I was in first grade — six years old.
I spent years being taught in ways that didn't work for me. Not because I couldn't learn. Because nobody took the time to discover how I learn best.
I've often thought: What if someone had figured that out first? What if my teachers had understood that I process information differently — that I need smaller pieces, different pacing, patience?
My entire experience could have been different.
That insight became the foundation of how Sentinel Silver serves older adults. Because the people we work with aren't struggling because they're incapable. They're struggling because nobody has ever taken the time to understand how THEY learn.
We refuse to make that same mistake.
Before any technology, we learn about you. We discover your style. We build every session around what actually works for YOU.
Because I know what it feels like to be taught the wrong way.
And I won't let that happen to the people I serve.
— Ryan
What We Discover in Your First Conversation
Your Story
We learn about your background, your family, and the experiences that shaped you. Context matters.
Your Style
How have you learned new things in the past? Do you prefer to watch first, or jump right in? Notes, or step-by-step guidance?
Your History
What's your relationship with technology been like? Past frustrations? Successes? We want to understand where you're coming from.
Your Purpose
What do you want from technology? Some people want to learn and feel confident. Others prefer guidance when needed. Some want us to handle everything. We align with YOUR goals — wherever you are in your journey.
Family Involvement
We Encourage It — On Your Terms
Sentinel Silver is not a replacement for family. We're a partner that helps restore family relationships by removing the technology burden.
How involved should your family be in your loved one's Sentinel Silver experience? That's entirely up to you.
Join the first conversation — Meet us, ask hard questions, verify everything about who we are.
Receive regular check-ins — Updates on progress, challenges, and wins. Weekly, monthly, or as needed.
Stay as involved as you'd like — Some families want frequent updates. Others prefer to step back. We adapt to you.
We communicate as often as works for your family — weekly updates, monthly summaries, or just when something important happens.
The goal is simple: We handle the technology.
You get your relationship back.
What Happens Next
With your story, your style, your history, and your purpose as our guide, every session is tailored specifically to how YOU learn best.
This isn't an assessment. It's not a questionnaire.
It's a conversation.
Because you're not a ticket to close.
When you partner with Sentinel Silver, you're family.
Let's Get to Know Each Other
Schedule a Meet & Greet with Ryan.
No sales pitch. Just a conversation about what your family needs.
Schedule Your Meet & GreetOr call: (855) 301-4220
Email: Hello@SentinelSilver.com
— Ryan
The Foundation of Sentinel Silver
The Hagerstown Seven
The Seven People Who Made Our Mission Possible
Sentinel Silver was not built because someone saw a market opportunity. It was not built because a consultant identified a gap in the aging services industry.
Sentinel Silver is built by a grandson who made a promise to honor his family — the people who shaped his life the most.
I watched my grandparents struggle with technology that was designed without them in mind.
I saw the frustration. The isolation. The vulnerability to scams.
So I'm building what should have existed for them:
Patient, dignified technology support that treats older adults like family — because to me, they are.
— Ryan R. Miner, Sentinel Silver Founder
These are The Hagerstown Seven.
Named for the place that made them. The place that made me.
Hagerstown, Maryland.
A small city in the hills of Western Maryland where generations put down roots and stayed.
This is where Dick and Maureen raised their family. Where Scotty and Joyce built their lives. Where Colleen, Bryan, and Leon still call home. And where I was born and raised.
Western Maryland doesn't teach you to chase trends or cut corners. It teaches you to show up. To keep your word. To take care of your neighbors — because someday, you'll need them to take care of you.
These aren't values we learned from a business book. They're values we absorbed from the soil, the people, and the place that made us who we are.
Hagerstown City Park, January 2014.
The place that made us.
Dick.
Maureen.
Scotty.
Joyce.
Colleen.
Bryan.
Leon.
These seven people taught me that wisdom flows between generations. What my family invested in me is what Sentinel Silver invests in every family we serve.
My family gave me something money cannot buy: wisdom.
Sentinel Silver exists to pass their wisdom forward.
Every decision passes through one filter:
"Would my grandparents be honored?
Would my parents approve?
Would my children be proud to carry this forward?"
The Reason Sentinel Silver Exists
Dick, Maureen, Scotty & Joyce
These are my grandparents, whom I watched navigate a digital world that was rapidly leaving them behind.
Their struggles — and their dignity — became my mission.
Ryan with Dick & Maureen Hann
Ryan with Scotty & Joyce Miner
High school graduation — Williamsport High School, Class of 2003
Each of The Hagerstown Seven represents a pillar — a core value that Sentinel Silver is built upon.
These aren't corporate buzzwords.
They're lessons I learned from the people I love most.
Carroll Richard "Dick" Hann
Ryan's Grandfather — "Pap"
July 23, 1925 – December 22, 2020
Pillar 1: Patience
My grandfather Dick — "Pap" — was a WWII Army veteran who spent the war defusing land mines across Europe. Work where one mistake meant death.
After the war, he spent 35+ years keeping Hagerstown's lights on as a Municipal Electric Light Plant engineer. Quiet. Steady. Reliable.
His quiet strength taught me that presence matters more than words. He never rushed. He never raised his voice. He was simply there — fully, completely present.
Pap was the gentlest soul I've ever known.
Carroll Richard "Dick" Hann
United States Army, World War II
The Sentinel Legacy: Infinite Patience
From Dick, Sentinel Silver inherits our Infinite Patience.
Sentinel Silver never rushes you.
We don't sigh.
We don't monitor the clock.
We sit beside you — never above you — and move entirely at your pace.
Maureen Yvonne Hann
Ryan's Grandmother — "Memaw"
August 23, 1932 – July 16, 2025
Pillar 2: Transparency
My grandmother Maureen was a businesswoman and the rock of our family. She showed me that grace under pressure isn't performed — it's practiced.
Her 15-year journey with Alzheimer's taught our family what dignity preservation truly means. Even as her memories faded, her grace remained.
She never pretended things were easier than they were. She faced truth head-on — and expected the same from everyone around her.
Ryan with Maureen, celebrating his graduation from Duquesne University.
Pittsburgh, May 2008.
The Sentinel Legacy: Unwavering Transparency
From Maureen, Sentinel Silver inherits our Unwavering Transparency.
We verify truth.
We show you the screen.
We explain the "why" behind everything.
No secrets. No hidden fees. No surprises.
Robert Scott "Scotty" Miner
Ryan's Grandfather — "Pappy"
Chief Master Sergeant, USAF
July 17, 1937 – November 28, 2009
Pillar 3: Precision
My grandfather Scotty spent his Air Force career as a Chief Master Sergeant, overseeing aircraft maintenance at the 167th Airlift Wing.
Lives depended on getting it right. Every bolt. Every system. Every checklist. There was no room for "close enough."
His military precision and curiosity about the world never dimmed — even as technology evolved faster than anyone could have imagined.
Scotty understood what NASA understood: When lives depend on your work, you don't cut corners.
Chief Master Sergeant Robert Scott "Scotty" Miner
United States Air Force
The Sentinel Legacy: Security & Precision Architecture
From Scotty, Sentinel Silver inherits our Security & Precision Architecture.
We protect you with the same rigor that kept aircraft crews safe.
Every security protocol.
Every backup system.
Every detail — done right.
Joyce Darlene Miner
Ryan's Grandmother — "Memaw"
Born: May 9, 1941
Pillar 4: Simplicity
My grandmother Joyce — my sole living grandparent — was born in Washington County, Maryland, into a family of twelve children, part of a generation of American dairy farmers.
She brought that indefatigable "workhorse" spirit to everything she did, becoming one of the most beloved cafeteria workers in Washington County Public Schools' history.
Joyce's superpower is her candor — the ability to speak with frankness but always with sincerity. Her warmth could fill any room she entered.
Today, she lives in memory care. She's losing her memories. And at the beginning of her dementia journey, she was scammed out of over $3,000.
The Sentinel Legacy: Absolute Simplicity
From Joyce, Sentinel Silver inherits our Absolute Simplicity.
We strip away the complexity of "tech speak."
We speak plain English.
If it isn't simple, it isn't done.
We deliver help with the warmth, sincerity, and hard work she brought to every child she served.
The Bridge
The Woman Who Showed Me How to Fight
Between my grandparents' legacy and my mission — there's my mother.
Colleen Michelle Bowers
Ryan's Mother
Pillar 5: Advocacy
Colleen Bowers spent fifteen years as the fierce advocate and caregiver for Dick, Maureen, Scotty, and Joyce.
This wasn't passive caregiving. This was warfare.
She fought systems that tried to dismiss them. She challenged policies that prioritized efficiency over dignity. She advocated relentlessly, fearlessly — regardless of time, cost, or inconvenience.
Because "what's right is right."
My mother's ethics are inflexible and unwavering. That's the integrity she learned from my grandparents — and what she's teaching me now.
Thousands of hours. Emotional exhaustion. Financial burden. Personal sacrifice. She paid it all. Because they were worth it.
The Sentinel Legacy: The Advocacy Mandate
From Colleen, Sentinel Silver inherits our Advocacy Mandate.
We walk alongside people rather than leading them.
We fight for what's right — regardless of cost or inconvenience.
Building something worthy of them won't be easy or fast or cheap. And that's okay.
The Foundation
The Men Who Built the Base
Bryan Curtis Miner
Ryan's Father
Pillar 6: Reliability
My father, Bryan C. Miner, gave me roots. The foundation upon which everything else could be built.
He taught me that trust is built on reliability. Showing up when you say you will. Respecting a person's home. Delivering on your word without excuse or delay.
You don't advertise it. You just do it.
The Sentinel Legacy: Operational Reliability
From Bryan, Sentinel Silver inherits our Operational Reliability.
We are punctual.
We are respectful.
We bring a "No-Nonsense" guarantee to every appointment.
When we say we'll be there, we'll be there.
E. Leon Bowers
Ryan's Stepfather
Pillar 7: Strategy
My stepfather, Leon Bowers, showed me that family is built through choice and commitment — not just blood.
He provided the strategic guidance and strength that allowed this mission to take root. He taught me the importance of building systems that are robust, defensible, and built to last.
Not temporary fixes. Legacy architecture.
The Sentinel Legacy: Institutional Defense Strategy
From Leon, Sentinel Silver inherits our Institutional Defense Strategy.
We do not build temporary fixes.
We build systems designed to protect you for the long haul.
The Legacy
Getting It Right — Without Needing Recognition
My grandfathers were reverent to their Greatest Generation.
They had a stoic understanding that you don't boast and brag. You earn respect by just doing. Showing up. Keep showing up. And you don't advertise it.
Dick defused mines so soldiers could walk safely.
Scotty maintained aircraft so crews could fly home.
Maureen faced Alzheimer's for fifteen years with grace — and never lost her dignity.
Joyce served children for decades with warmth that filled every room she entered.
Colleen fought systems for fifteen years so her parents could age with dignity.
Bryan showed up — every time, without fail.
Leon built systems designed to last.
None of them needed recognition.
They needed to get it right.
That's the foundation Sentinel Silver is built on.
"You're not a client; you're family — with a legacy we honor and cherish."
Ready to See If Sentinel Silver Is Right for Your Family?
Schedule a conversation with Ryan. No pressure. Just a chance to see if we're the right fit.
Schedule a Meet & GreetOr call: (855) 301-4220
Email: Hello@SentinelSilver.com
— Ryan
Why Sentinel Silver Takes a Different Approach to Technology Support
Technology Support Backed by University Research
Sentinel Silver was built from day one to do two things:
Help older adults with technology.
And work with universities to study what actually works.
Why Combine Hands-On Support With Academic Research?
Researchers have identified promising practices for helping older adults with technology.
But long-term proof? It doesn't exist yet.
Most studies measure success in weeks or months — not years.
That's the knowledge gap Sentinel Silver is designed to fill.
Here's how we're doing it:
By combining hands-on support with academic research, we can measure what works, improve what doesn't, and share what we learn. Not just for Sentinel Silver clients — but for older adults everywhere.
That's the legacy worth building. Knowledge that lasts long after any single interaction.
What Better Research Means for You and Your Family
Most technology support companies are guessing.
They don't know if their methods actually work long-term.
They don't measure outcomes.
They don't publish their results for others to verify.
Sentinel Silver is different.
We're creating something universities can use: a real-world environment where researchers can study how older adults learn technology — not in a lab, but in living rooms, senior centers, and care communities.
Every interaction generates data.
That data gets analyzed.
The analysis validates what works — and improves what doesn't.
The result: Technology support that gets better over time, backed by evidence, not assumptions.
Sentinel Silver's Two-Track Model
How Hands-On, Dignity-Driven Technology Support and Academic Research Work Together to Build Knowledge That Helps Older Adults Everywhere
Track One
Hands-On Support
What Your Family Experiences
Track One is the work you see and feel: sitting beside your loved one, patiently teaching them to video call their grandchildren, protecting them from scams, helping them feel confident instead of confused.
- One-on-One Coaching: Patient, in-person technology help for older adults
- Community Partnerships: Ongoing support within senior living communities
- Emergency Response: Scam intervention, device recovery, crisis support
- Legacy Preservation: Photo digitization, story recording, digital estate planning
Track Two
Academic Research Vehicle
What We're Building to Validate Our Methods
Track Two is what we're building behind the service:
→ The infrastructure for academic partnerships.
→ The research methodology.
→ The evidence-based validation.
Our aim: transform "technology support" into something measurable and provable.
- Research Partnerships: We're pursuing formal relationships with universities, beginning in Maryland
- Data Collection: We're designing systems to measure outcomes across all Track One services
- Publication Pipeline: Our goal is peer-reviewed research that fills gaps in the field
- Think Tank Positioning: We aim to become Maryland's first Older Adult Technology Institute
What We Learn From Every Family — And How We Use It
Better Service Through Continuous Learning
This isn't two separate businesses. It's one integrated system where helping families teaches us how to help families better.
The result: Technology support that gets better over time — backed by evidence, not assumptions.
What Sentinel Silver Is Building
More Than a Business. A Foundation for the Future.
Why We're Building It This Way
Because "we think it works" isn't good enough for the people we love.
My grandparents deserved better than guesswork. So does yours.
The generation that sent us to the moon deserves proof — not promises.
Why Sentinel Silver Combines Service and Research
The Problem
Nobody has actually proven what works best for helping older adults with technology over the long term.
The Gap
Most technology support companies don't measure their outcomes.
They don't track whether their methods actually help people six months later, a year later, five years later.
They hope it works — but they don't know.
Our Approach
Sentinel Silver is built differently.
1. Claim
We say it works
2. Prove
We measure it
3. Share
Everyone benefits
That's why we're building both tracks — service AND research — from day one.
What We're Studying: How Older Adults Learn and Use Technology
How do older adults learn technology best?
What teaching methods actually stick over time?
Does patient, dignity-centered support improve quality of life?
Can we reduce scam vulnerability through education?
Does technology confidence help people stay independent longer?
Longitudinal Data — We're building systems to track outcomes across years, not just sessions. Did the person we helped six months ago retain what they learned? Are they more confident? More connected to family? This data doesn't exist yet in our field — and we're designing Sentinel Silver to create it.
Academic Partnerships — We're pursuing formal relationships with universities, beginning in Maryland. Our goal: partner with researchers who can help us design rigorous studies, validate our findings, and ensure our methods meet academic standards.
Published Research — Our aim is to publish what we learn in peer-reviewed journals. Studies on technology adoption, scam prevention, cognitive engagement, and aging-in-place outcomes. Knowledge that helps older adults everywhere — not just Sentinel Silver clients.
The Sacred Obligation — The foundation everything else is built on. A grandson's promise to honor his grandparents by treating every older adult like family. This one we already have — and it's not going anywhere.
The Legacy We're Building
Sentinel Silver isn't just a technology support company.
We test ideas about helping older adults.
We measure whether those ideas actually work.
We share what we learn — including what didn't work.
The goal isn't to keep secrets. The goal is to build knowledge that helps the entire field get better at serving older adults.
Something that matters long after any single interaction.
Something my grandparents would be proud of.
A Resource for the Entire Community
Sentinel Silver is being built to serve more than individual families.
We're building partnerships across Maryland — with organizations that share our commitment to protecting and supporting older adults.
Healthcare Organizations
Hospitals, home health agencies, home care providers, and care management organizations
Senior Living Communities
Independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities
Scam Prevention & Public Safety
Police departments, state's attorneys offices, and consumer protection agencies
Senior Services & Community Organizations
Area agencies on aging, senior centers, and nonprofit organizations serving older adults
Our aim: become a longstanding community resource that brings value to every organization working to help older adults thrive.
Sentinel Silver's Commitment to You
Three Promises We Keep
Three principles govern every Sentinel Silver interaction.
They are non-negotiable.
They are not subject to efficiency considerations.
They are the minimum standard — not the aspirational goal.
Infinite Patience
We operate on your time.
We never rush.
We never sigh.
We never look at the clock.
• Three sessions to master sending a photo? We celebrate the mastery.
• Patience is a disposition, not a technique.
• If you can't embody it, you can't represent Sentinel Silver.
"Ask us anything. As many times as you need."
Absolute Simplicity
We reduce complexity.
We speak plain English.
If it isn't simple, it isn't done.
• We clarify — we don't "dumb down."
• Complexity is the enemy of confidence.
• Clear instructions build confidence.
"Clear enough for anyone. Because everyone deserves clarity."
Unwavering Transparency
We verify truth.
We show you the screen.
We explain the "why."
No secrets.
• No commission-driven recommendations.
• Nothing hidden — ever.
• The truth, even when it's uncomfortable.
"No mysteries. No fine print. Just the truth."
Where Sentinel Silver's Three Promises Come From
These aren't corporate values invented in a boardroom. They're the lessons I learned from watching my grandparents and parents live their lives.
Infinite Patience
— from my grandfather Dick
My grandfather Dick was a WWII veteran who defused land mines — and the gentlest, most patient man I've ever known.
Absolute Simplicity
— from my grandmother Joyce
My grandmother Joyce spent decades serving children in her school cafeteria with warmth and clarity, never overcomplicating anything.
Unwavering Transparency
— from my grandmother Maureen
Top of her class in 1950, she helped build one of Washington County's most successful businesses — and lived with Alzheimer's for fifteen years without ever losing her insistence on honesty.
Dick, Joyce, and Maureen left behind more than memories.
They left a blueprint — for the company Sentinel Silver is today, and the company it will still be fifty years from now.
Sentinel Silver's Purpose — And Why It Matters
Our Mission and Vision
Sentinel Silver's Mission
"To honor our grandparents' generation by treating every older adult as family — using technology as the bridge for relationships where safety comes first, wisdom flows both ways, and dignity is never compromised. Through direct service and peer-reviewed research, we prove that sacred obligation is a business model."
Sentinel Silver's Vision
"To change how the world thinks about serving older adults — proving that relationships built on safety and sacred obligation outperform transactions, and ensuring that every technology company that comes after us feels the pressure of our example."
These are the promises Sentinel Silver makes — and keeps.
Not because it's good for business.
But because it's what Dick, Maureen, Scotty, and Joyce deserve.
And it's what every older adult — and their family — deserves.
Maryland Service Area
Where Sentinel Silver Serves
Sentinel Silver provides technology support for older adults and their families — in-home visits, remote assistance by phone or video, and partnerships with senior living communities, assisted living communities, memory care communities, and CCRCs throughout Maryland.
Headquarters: Montgomery County, Maryland
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Remote Support Available
Learn more →Coming Soon
Sentinel Silver is expanding. In-home service will soon be available in these regions:
Not sure if Sentinel Silver serves your area?
Give us a call or send us an email. If Sentinel Silver can help, we will. If we can't, we'll help you find someone who can.
No pressure. No sales pitch. Just a conversation.