Importing ACDSee database into Photoshop Elements 12?

I use ACDSee Pro for my 15,000+ collection. In ACDSEE, all photos include captions and tags. Would like to switch to Photoshop Elements 12 but must take ACDSee's database with me, it took 5 years to build it!
When I catalog a directory into Elements 12, captions and tags are not copied over, even though such data is 'embedded' (an ACDSee phrase).
How can I import my ACDsee database into Elements 12??
Would very much appreciate any help and great ideas.
Ben Marselis

Have you tried writing the ACDSEE metadata into the image files and see what they then look like in PSE?
http://files.acdsystems.com/english/support/acdseepro/4/help/Content/1Topics/3_Manage_mode /Organizing/IDDH_SET_EXIF.htm
Adding  Metadata to files and using Presets
You can add information to your images using IPTC and ACDSee Metadata. IPTC information is automatically embedded into your image, while ACDSee Metadata can be embedded into your file, or stored in the database. You can add this information to one or multiple files at a time. You can also save frequently used metadata values as a preset, allowing you to quickly input this information without having to rewrite it.
Cheers,
Neale
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