We also offer General Disability Services!
The Aging Care Management Team
Meet our Founder
Jeanie Christian | Aging Life Care Manager
As the Owner & Executive Director of Aging Care Management LLC, Jeanie has the passion to advocate for older adults and their families as they navigate the challenges of aging. Her interest in working with the aging adult population sparked at a young age while growing up on Lookout Mountain and helping care for her great grandmother and great aunt. This was the beginning of her devotion to working with older adults and their families.
With her Bachelor's of Arts degree in Sociology from Covenant College, Jeanie has worked for over 20 years in the field of aging as a Social Services Director in skilled nursing facilities, a Senior Care Counselor in independent and assisted living, a Senior Advisor in a senior placement company and has worked for an elder law firm.
Jeanie’s experience spans from medical transcription and managing medical records to years of supporting families of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia by leading a support group. These experiences have equipped her with the in-depth knowledge it takes to effectively piece together the many complex parts of a personalized plan of care that improves the health and wellbeing of her clients. Jeanie lives in Dalton with her husband, Matt, Associate Pastor at Christ Church Presbyterian, Riley, and Karen who attends University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
Meet our Founder
Jeanie Christian | Aging Care Manager
As the Owner & Executive Director of Aging Care Management LLC, Jeanie has the passion to advocate for older adults and their families as they navigate the challenges of aging. Her interest in working with the aging adult population sparked at a young age while growing up on Lookout Mountain and helping care for her great grandmother and great aunt. This was the beginning of her devotion to working with older adults and their families.
With her Bachelor's of Arts degree in Sociology from Covenant College, Jeanie has worked for over 20 years in the field of aging as a Social Services Director in skilled nursing facilities, a Senior Care Counselor in independent and assisted living, a Senior Advisor in a senior placement company and has worked for an elder law firm.
Jeanie’s experience spans from medical transcription and managing medical records to years of supporting families of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia by leading a support group. These experiences have equipped her with the in-depth knowledge it takes to effectively piece together the many complex parts of a personalized plan of care that improves the health and wellbeing of her clients. Jeanie lives in Dalton with her husband, Matt, Associate Pastor at Christ Church Presbyterian, Riley who attends Young Harris College, and Karen who attends Dalton High School.
Associate
LeAnne has had a lifelong desire to help people. She has always loved being around older adults and, as a young girl, she began helping care for her grandparents. She earned her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and has been a physical therapist for almost 35 years. Her service has been primarily with the geriatric, chronic illness, and special needs populations, where she felt she could make the most impact. She has trained extensively in working with those with neurological deficits, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease.
LeAnne has worked in many areas of healthcare including hospital-based care, school systems, private practice, and home health. She works hard to teach and advocate for the needs of her clients and she is passionate about helping them live their lives to their fullest capacity. Because of her clinical background, LeAnne is able to offer services for navigation through the healthcare system, home care management, medical equipment needs, and general needs for well-being.
LeAnne has lived nearly her entire life in the Northwest Georgia area. She graduated from Georgia State University and moved back to the area where she met her husband, Jerry. Together they have 4 children and 7 grandchildren. They enjoy spending their free time with their family and traveling. LeAnne enjoys finding “hidden treasures” to visit and explore.
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Scott Sangster | Aging Care Manager
Scott developed a servant’s heart while growing up close to his grandfather. His father passed away when he was 14, so his Grandfather became a mentor and role model and was the best man at Scott's wedding. Scott has continued his grandfather's legacy of compassion by being deeply involved through his leadership in the local Boys and Girls Clubs. He also has over 15 years of volunteering with and working for the local Alzheimer’s Association of North Georgia. He has been recognized as Citizen of the Week by the Dalton Daily Citizen News and Associate of the Year by the President of Care More Inc.
Scott is uniquely skilled to support our special needs clients because of his experience in case management with Goodwill Industries and working with Traumatic Brain Injury patients at Siskin Hospital. Scott had his eyes opened to the special needs population during his experience at a therapeutic equestrian center. After observing those in wheelchairs, and crutches get on top of a gentle giant and laugh he was hooked. He went on to receive his associate's degree from Dalton College in Health Information Technology and has been pursuing his passion ever since. Scott has also worked in the Dalton Public Schools System with special needs students in their classes.
Through his experience working in long-term care facilities, Scott has had many opportunities to advocate for seniors in the important daily details that make a difference in having a good quality of life when they otherwise might be overlooked. As a care manager with Aging Care Management, Scott is passionate about client advocacy for seniors from hospital stays to doctor’s appointments. We're proud to have Scott as a member of the Aging Care Management team.
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Bailey Currie | Aging Care Manager
Bailey Currie has always had a passion for serving the aging population, starting at a young age. Her interest sparked with spending her time with her grandparents and volunteering throughout school. Growing up, she spent time being a caregiver to family and friends, where she learned the importance of patients having an advocate for their care and needs.
With her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, and Masters of Science degree in Gerontology, Bailey has gained the knowledge and experience of the various aspects that contribute to the aging experience. Bailey has worked as a CNA at skilled nursing facilities and has also managed a Memory Care Unit in an assisted living facility. Her experience spans from direct patient care, managing the needs of families, and working alongside an interdisciplinary team to ensure the patient's needs are met.
Bailey was born and raised in the North Georgia area and continues to serve the population. Bailey and her husband, Cole, enjoy traveling and spending time with their families.
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LeAnne Tatum PTSF | Aging Care Manager
LeAnne has had a lifelong desire to help people. She has always loved being around older adults and, as a young girl, she began helping care for her grandparents. She earned her bachelor’s degree in physical therapy and has been a physical therapist for almost 35 years. Her service has been primarily with the geriatric, chronic illness, and special needs populations, where she felt she could make the most impact. She has trained extensively in working with those with neurological deficits, dementia, and Parkinson’s disease.
LeAnne has worked in many areas of healthcare including hospital-based care, school systems, private practice, and home health. She works hard to teach and advocate for the needs of her clients and she is passionate about helping them live their lives to their fullest capacity. Because of her clinical background, LeAnne is able to offer services for navigation through the healthcare system, home care management, medical equipment needs, and general needs for well-being.
LeAnne has lived nearly her entire life in the Northwest Georgia area. She graduated from Georgia State University and moved back to the area where she met her husband, Jerry. Together they have 4 children and 7 grandchildren. They enjoy spending their free time with their family and traveling. LeAnne enjoys finding “hidden treasures” to visit and explore.
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Virginia Piper | Disability Care Manager
When families of children with disabilities experience challenges surrounding education, financial resources, and insurance it is not uncommon for them to seek answers and support. Virginia’s great passion is helping families receive the help, guidance, and mentoring they need.
Virginia’s experience as a mother to a son with Down syndrome took her into the world of advocacy leading her to get a master’s degree in special education. During her almost 30 years’ experience as a registered nurse, she provided expertise in case management to individuals with disabilities receiving support through the Medicaid Waiver.
The past 20 years Virginia has focused her passion, personal and professional experience on families with children effected by disabilities. She has a wealth of experience as it relates to the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process, secondary transition services, and the Medicaid Waiver programs.
She served as the Project Director for the Community Parent Resource Center covering the Metro Chattanooga, TN area where she worked with parents, teachers, and school administrators to bring about positive outcomes for students with disabilities.
Virginia has served on multiple local and state-wide boards through the years and continues to be part of the Speakers Bureau for LifeLine, Inc. She currently serves on the Board of Vitalis Health and Cumberland Hope. Virginia has helped write curriculum as well as trained families, educators, and medical personnel on advocacy and transition topics.
Virginia has 4 incredible children, a wonderful son-in-law, two amazing daughters-in-law, one amazing granddaughter-in-law, 12 beautiful grandchildren, and one exceptionally cute great grandson. Virginia loves to read, travel, sew, upcycle furniture, and engage in several different kinds of craft projects.
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Beth Tate | Aging Care Manager
Beth's lifelong calling has been social work; her innate talent for attentive listening and aiding others has consistently propelled her forward. She is a seasoned social worker with over 20 years of experience. After graduating with her Bachelor's in Social Work from UGA, she completed her Master's in Social Work at the University of South Carolina. She began her career as a social worker in a long-term care facility. She then moved into the hospice world as a Volunteer Coordinator, where she found meaning in assisting families in making decisions about end-of-life care. For seven years, she worked as a Medical Social Worker in a hospice company, serving as a genuine advocate for patients and their families, offering sincere guidance and emotional support. In 2017, Beth resumed her career at a skilled nursing facility, where she was selected to join a dedicated team of social workers. Together, they supported our most vulnerable geriatric patients, facilitating seamless transitions to various care settings such as assisted living facilities, acute rehabilitation centers, memory care, independent living communities, and adult day programs. Additionally, she has collaborated with home care companies, home health services, hospice providers, and medical equipment companies, striving always to secure the best care for her patients. Beth possesses a deep understanding of navigating through the intricacies of healthcare, customizing her approach to suit each individual she assists. Her empathetic and caring demeanor enables her to forge strong connections with others, fostering enduring and dependable relationships with those under her care.
Beth was born and raised in Macon, Georgia and currently lives in Cherokee County with her husband of 24 years. She has four children who keep her quite busy. In her spare time, Beth enjoys spending time with her family, listening to music, traveling to the mountains or to the beach, and, most of all, gardening inside and outside of her home.
Office Manager
Krista Gibson
Prior to becoming the COO of her home, Krista spent 15 years honing her administrative, planning, and coordinating skills in a variety of roles in diverse fields. By the end of a 5-year stint as a college admissions staff member, she was processing applications during the day and serving as the head college volleyball coach in the evenings and on weekends. She then transitioned into real estate and property management and, for 4 years, kept a local company running with wonderful organization and attention to detail. Fully embracing her gift with administrative tasks and coordination, she later pursued a position at a mission agency in Atlanta where she worked for 6 years as an event manager planning international and domestic conferences and retreats.
Now back in the Chattanooga area, Krista loves spending time with her 3 young children and cooking with her husband. She’s always on the lookout for a good deal and enjoys working out, budgeting, and planning trips.
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Tabitha Johnson | Aging Care Manager
Ms. Tabitha Johnson has worked with the geriatric population in various roles over the past 14 years. She started her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant in 2011. In 2014 she became the Director of Medical Records. While attending college, Tabitha served as the Social Services Director winning Social Worker of the Year through the Georgia Health Care Association and serving as the President of the board for Social Workers throughout Georgia. Ms. Johnson holds a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration with a concentration in Gerontology. She continued her education and received her certification as a Dementia Practitioner through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners and, then became a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care Trainer, providing the pathway for others to become Certified as well. Ms. Johnson is also a Certified Eden Associate, and a Certified End of Life Doula. Ms. Johnson’s educational and occupational experiences have allowed her to enhance her understanding of the fundamental demands of the senior community.
Tabitha Johnson is married to Tobby and has four young adults, plus she recently became a grandmother to her first grandbaby. She enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, dogs, and continuing her education to become a Dementia expert! Her personal involvement intensifies her compassion and love for serving others. Ms. Johnson has served healthcare professionals, individuals, and their families while creating programs, policies, procedures, and ideas to support their needs.
Associate
Jen Schaefer Aging Care Manager
Originally from South Carolina, Jen loves calling Chattanooga home. She graduated from Furman University with a business degree and served in college ministry for ten years. Jen received her Master’s of Counseling from Westminster Seminary where she met her wonderful husband and started a family. Over the last decade, Jen has helped two family members to cope with dementia. Her firsthand experience with this disease is an asset as she supports our clients with Alzheimer's and dementia. She has seen firsthand the support that exists (and doesn’t exist) as families navigate caring for their loved ones, and ultimately move into assisted living. Jen wants to walk alongside seniors and their families as a compassionate advisor, helping them navigate what can be a stressful and emotional time.
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Virginia Piper | Disability Care Manager
When families of children with disabilities experience challenges surrounding education, financial resources, and insurance it is not uncommon for them to seek answers and support. Virginia’s great passion is helping families receive the help, guidance, and mentoring they need.
Virginia’s experience as a mother to a son with Down syndrome took her into the world of advocacy leading her to get a master’s degree in special education. During her almost 30 years’ experience as a registered nurse, she provided expertise in case management to individuals with disabilities receiving support through the Medicaid Waiver.
The past 20 years Virginia has focused her passion, personal and professional experience on families with children effected by disabilities. She has a wealth of experience as it relates to the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process, secondary transition services, and the Medicaid Waiver programs.
She served as the Project Director for the Community Parent Resource Center covering the Metro Chattanooga, TN area where she worked with parents, teachers, and school administrators to bring about positive outcomes for students with disabilities.
Virginia has served on multiple local and state-wide boards through the years and continues to be part of the Speakers Bureau for LifeLine, Inc. She currently serves on the Board of Vitalis Health and Cumberland Hope. Virginia has helped write curriculum as well as trained families, educators, and medical personnel on advocacy and transition topics.
Virginia has 4 incredible children, a wonderful son-in-law, two amazing daughters-in-law, one amazing granddaughter-in-law, 12 beautiful grandchildren, and one exceptionally cute great grandson. Virginia loves to read, travel, sew, upcycle furniture, and engage in several different kinds of craft projects.
Associate
Bailey Currie has always had a passion for serving the aging population, starting at a young age. Her interest sparked with spending her time with her grandparents and volunteering throughout school. Growing up, she spent time being a caregiver to family and friends, where she learned the importance of patients having an advocate for their care and needs.
With her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, and Masters of Science degree in Gerontology, Bailey has gained the knowledge and experience of the various aspects that contribute to the aging experience. Bailey has worked as a CNA at skilled nursing facilities and has also managed a Memory Care Unit in an assisted living facility. Her experience spans from direct patient care, managing the needs of families, and working alongside an interdisciplinary team to ensure the patient's needs are met.
Bailey was born and raised in the North Georgia area and continues to serve the population. Bailey and her husband, Cole, enjoy traveling and spending time with their families.
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Beth Tate, Aging Care Manager
Email: Beth@agingcaremanagement.com
Beth's lifelong calling has been social work; her innate talent for attentive listening and aiding others has consistently propelled her forward. She is a seasoned social worker with over 20 years of experience. After graduating with her Bachelor's in Social Work from UGA, she completed her Master's in Social Work at the University of South Carolina. She began her career as a social worker in a long-term care facility. She then moved into the hospice world as a Volunteer Coordinator, where she found meaning in assisting families in making decisions about end-of-life care. For seven years, she worked as a Medical Social Worker in a hospice company, serving as a genuine advocate for patients and their families, offering sincere guidance and emotional support. In 2017, Beth resumed her career at a skilled nursing facility, where she was selected to join a dedicated team of social workers. Together, they supported our most vulnerable geriatric patients, facilitating seamless transitions to various care settings such as assisted living facilities, acute rehabilitation centers, memory care, independent living communities, and adult day programs. Additionally, she has collaborated with home care companies, home health services, hospice providers, and medical equipment companies, striving always to secure the best care for her patients. Beth possesses a deep understanding of navigating through the intricacies of healthcare, customizing her approach to suit each individual she assists. Her empathetic and caring demeanor enables her to forge strong connections with others, fostering enduring and dependable relationships with those under her care.
Beth was born and raised in Macon, Georgia and currently lives in Cherokee County with her husband of 24 years. She has four children who keep her quite busy. In her spare time, Beth enjoys spending time with her family, listening to music, traveling to the mountains or to the beach, and, most of all, gardening inside and outside of her home.
Office Manager
Krista Gibson
Prior to becoming the COO of her home, Krista spent 15 years honing her administrative, planning, and coordinating skills in a variety of roles in diverse fields. By the end of a 5-year stint as a college admissions staff member, she was processing applications during the day and serving as the head college volleyball coach in the evenings and on weekends. She then transitioned into real estate and property management and, for 4 years, kept a local company running with wonderful organization and attention to detail. Fully embracing her gift with administrative tasks and coordination, she later pursued a position at a mission agency in Atlanta where she worked for 6 years as an event manager planning international and domestic conferences and retreats.
Now back in the Chattanooga area, Krista loves spending time with her 3 young children and cooking with her husband. She’s always on the lookout for a good deal and enjoys working out, budgeting, and planning trips.
Associate
Ms. Tabitha Johnson has worked with the geriatric population in various roles over the past 14 years. She started her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant in 2011. In 2014 she became the Director of Medical Records. While attending college, Tabitha served as the Social Services Director winning Social Worker of the Year through the Georgia Health Care Association and serving as the President of the board for Social Workers throughout Georgia. Ms. Johnson holds a Master's degree in Healthcare Administration with a concentration in Gerontology. She continued her education and received her certification as a Dementia Practitioner through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners and, then became a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care Trainer, providing the pathway for others to become Certified as well. Ms. Johnson is also a Certified Eden Associate, and a Certified End of Life Doula. Ms. Johnson’s educational and occupational experiences have allowed her to enhance her understanding of the fundamental demands of the senior community.
Tabitha Johnson is married to Tobby and has four young adults, plus she recently became a grandmother to her first grandbaby. She enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, dogs, and continuing her education to become a Dementia expert! Her personal involvement intensifies her compassion and love for serving others. Ms. Johnson has served healthcare professionals, individuals, and their families while creating programs, policies, procedures, and ideas to support their needs.
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