ACAP Caregiver Community - Aging Life Care Managers: When, Why, and How They Help

Thank you for joining us for The Caregiver Community with ACAP. Today's topic is Aging Life Care Managers: When, Why, and How They Help. What exactly does an aging life care manager do—and when should families consider one? In this episode, we break down the care management process, how it differs from home care, warning signs that care management may be needed, and how these services support caregivers, including those at a distance. You’ll also learn what care management assessments look like, what these services cost, and how care managers help families navigate complex aging challenges with confidence. In this episode, host Karen Summey is joined by Ms. Tracy Johnson, a registered nurse, care consultant, aging life care professional, certified dementia care practitioner, and CEO of Premier Care Management of Georgia. To see a specific topic in our podcast, please jump to that area by clicking one of these time stamps: 00:00 Intro to today's topic 00:53 Senior TLC sponsor ad 01:23 Welcome and opening remarks 01:45 Introduction of today's guest expert 02:22 What an aging life care manager is and what makes them unique 05:41 Warning signs that it's time for a care manager 08:27 What a typical care management assessment looks like and what families can expect 10:39 How aging care life management works when caregivers are a long distance away 11:52 How much does aging life care management cost and who pays for the services 15:42 How to find an aging life care professional in your community; job titles to look for 17:50 Proximity of aging life care manager to care recipient 19:21 Explanation of elimination period 20:36 Outro Looking for an aging life care professional? Start your search at https://www.aginglifecare.org. There you will find certified professionals to help with aging life care management. Other job titles you may seek with varying qualifications include care coordinators, activities specialists, age coach, life coach, health coach, and dementia coach. Be sure to check the credentials of anyone offering these services and be sure to seek references, certifications, pricing, acceptance of insurances, etc. To contact today's guest, Ms. Tracy Johnson, please look up Premier Care Management of Georgia, where she serves as the CEO. The web address is https://www.premierCMGA.com. _________________ For information on additional podcasts, FREE in-person programs for care partners (caregivers), and more, please visit ACAPcommunity website here: https://www.acapcommunity.org. No ACAP chapter in your area? Stay tuned. ACAP is growing nationwide. Check our website often for a chapter near you. Meanwhile, we hope you'll take advantage of our audio podcast archive, our YouTube archive, and more. This episode of The Caregiver Community is made possible by our podcast sponsor, Senior TLC (formerly PACE@Home) in Newton, NC, and our sustaining partner EveryAge. Save the date for our next First Fridays broadcast on Friday, March 6, 2026.