Episode 2 / Part II

More than 90% of seniors want to age in their own homes with dignity but getting the right type of care can seem daunting. Michele Veillon and Susan Amos of Senior Helpers Lafayette believe that getting the best care for your loved ones should not be complicated. They work day in and day out with people needing different types of care and they see firsthand how this can take a toll on their families and loved ones. Some folks aren’t prepared for the expenses that come with aging and need extra care. Whether they are able to stay home or they end up in an assisted living facility, the cost of unexpected medical, physical, or assistance needs can compound quickly and can be detrimental to a family’s assets. Michele and Susan sit with Randy and talk about their experiences and share what they have seen and learned from the other side. Legacies people have built for their families strained or lost, when there was another way. They share so that more people will be aware and prepare for the future to keep themselves and their families safe. There is no greater calling than to serve your fellow man. These ladies are living their legacies in servitude and advocacy for our elder generation. About the guests: Michele Veillon CEO / Co-owner, Senior Helpers Lafayette, Louisiana 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. Susan Giarratano Amos Chief Marketing Officer, Senior Helpers Lafayette, Louisiana With over 25 years of experience, Susan’s 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.

More than 90% of seniors want to age in their own homes with dignity but getting the right type of care can seem daunting. Michele Veillon and Susan Amos of Senior Helpers Lafayette believe that getting the best care for your loved ones should not be complicated. They work day in and day out with people needing different types of care and they see firsthand how this can take a toll on their families and loved ones. Some folks aren’t prepared for the expenses that come with aging and need extra care. Whether they are able to stay home or they end up in an assisted living facility, the cost of unexpected medical, physical, or assistance needs can compound quickly and can be detrimental to a family’s assets. Michele and Susan sit with Randy and talk about their experiences and share what they have seen and learned from the other side. Legacies people have built for their families strained or lost, when there was another way. They share so that more people will be aware and prepare for the future to keep themselves and their families safe. There is no greater calling than to serve your fellow man. These ladies are living their legacies in servitude and advocacy for our elder generation. About the guests: Michele Veillon CEO / Co-owner, Senior Helpers Lafayette, Louisiana 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. Susan Giarratano Amos Chief Marketing Officer, Senior Helpers Lafayette, Louisiana With over 25 years of experience, Susan’s 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.

(This is Part 2 of a 2-part episode.)

To those of you that don't yet know him, I have the distinct honor of introducing you all to C.R. 'Rusty' Cloutier .

Not only is he the founding president/CEO of MidSouth Bank, he is also a past Chairman of the Independent Community Bankers of America where he has testified frequently about banking before various congressional committees.

Now retired, Rusty has also been a past chair of the National Advisory Committee of Fannie Mae, a member of the Securities and Exchange Commission Advisory Committee on Smaller Public Companies, and a former Director of the New Orleans Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

He has been a commentator on banking in the media as well as a published author. His book Big Bad Banks takes you through his experiences in banking and the lessons we should all learn about how banking big shots and the government wrecked our economy by creating an avoidable crisis.

Get to know him as we talk about his life, beliefs, and the legacy he has created.