Meet the Lafayette office

Michele Veillon, Elder Outreach’s longtime Vice President of Marketing, will now serve as Senior Helpers’ new CEO and co-owner. Michele has a master’s degree in social work with 30+ combined years as a mental health clinician, healthcare provider, and marketing and brand manager. Her professional affiliations include a board seat on the Rayne Chamber of Commerce and Member-at-Large, Board member and Secretary of the Louisiana Assisted Living Association, Board member of the Rayne Beautification Board; Certified Dementia Practitioner (NCCDP); Brand Ambassador for Bridge the Gap; Rayne Rotary club member; and Board member of the Acadia Tourist Commission. “I am so excited to join the Senior Helpers Lafayette family.” said Michele Veillon, “For over two decades, Senior Helpers has served as a partner for families seeking support and care for their loved ones across Acadiana. I look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place and expanding services to reach even more families across our community.”

Susan Amos has been assuring that the elderly and disabled around Acadiana receive compassionate, quality homecare for more than 2 decades. During that time she has worked for 2 of the largest homecare companies in the state and has been responsible for the safety and wellbeing of hundreds of individuals. Ms. Amos’s goal has always been to assist the elderly to age in place with dignity and respect. This experience has prepared Ms. Amos for her current success as Chief Marketing Officer for Senior Helpers Lafayette. Her compassion and dedication to seniors and veterans has been recognized by the community and she has received numerous awards including Marketer of the Year and the Better Business Bureau’s Integrity, Ethics and Customer Service Awards. Having cared for so many clients experiencing Alzheimer’s disease in addition to losing her mother to the disease, clients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia have a special place in Susan’s heart. She has been an advisory board member for the Alzheimer’s Association and an advocate and  volunteer for the organization for many years. Ms. Amos holds a seat on the board of the Lafayette Council on Aging. She attended UL majoring in Education and is a long-time resident of Lafayette. Susan has 2 children, Joseph and Jennifer “Jenny”, who also works at Senior Helpers as Marketing Coordinator, and 4 grandchildren; Loa, Laydon, Abigail and Silas.

Jennifer Viltz serves as the Operations Manager at Senior Helpers, bringing over 15 years of industry experience to her role. With nine years at one of the largest in-home care companies in Louisiana, she has built a strong foundation in caregiving and operations. Jennifer began her career as a caregiver, passionately working her way up the ladder with the goal of becoming Director of Operations in the near future.

Currently pursuing her Bachelor of Science in Health Administration at the University of Phoenix, Jennifer's dedication to the aging population has been a lifelong passion. This commitment was further fueled by her personal experience of caring for her mother, who has been a dementia survivor for over 20 years. This journey drives her to ensure that aging adults receive the quality care they deserve.

When she’s not focused on enhancing care for seniors and developing her team, Jennifer enjoys spending quality time with her partner, Alonzo and their French Bulldog, Deuce. She believes in the power of service, often quoting Mahatma Gandhi: "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." 

Jennifer is devoted to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those she serves, and her unwavering commitment to quality care is at the heart of everything she does.

Teri Stevenson has practiced professional nursing for 37 years with experience in multiple areas of care. She has served as Assistant Director of a senior care facility, has worked in the home health industry, and has worked as a case manager and educator in an LPN and CNA program. A native Texan, Lafayette became Teri’s home in 1986 where she met her husband of 24 years. They have one son who is attending University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Teri is a great fit for Senior Helpers and shares our core values and desire to provide quality care with a loving touch for our clients. Her belief is that “Caring for the elderly is a special privilege and that learning from their wisdom and life experience is of great value.” Teri will oversee the care of our clients and their care plans, provide medication management, assess potential clients needs and provide caregiver and staff education as part of our Senior Helpers University “SHU”.
 

Jenny has been promoted to Community Resource Coordinator for Senior Helpers. She is responsible for the creative development of Senior Helper’s marketing campaigns and supports the Chief Marketing Officer in all marketing and community endeavors. Jenny is responsible for developing relationships with referral sources within Lafayette and in the outlying communities. She also does client admissions and assessments. Jenny has done an excellent job in this position allowing us continued growth and a great reputation in the medical community. Jenny is a true team player and is always there to assist the team when needed. Jennifer developed the Senior Helpers activity corner a couple of years ago, offering games and activities for our caregivers to do with our clients. A proud mother of 2 beautiful daughters; Loa and Laydon, Jenny is the daughter of Susan Amos, Co-Owner of Senior Helpers.