Muskie’s Bridge was founded by Jackie Horvath in memory of her late husband, Andy “Muskie” Horvath. Andy’s journey highlighted the critical role family caregivers play in supporting loved ones through illness and navigating healthcare challenges. Today, Muskie’s Bridge exists to ensure that no family caregiver feels alone in their journey.
Muskie’s Bridge equips family caregivers with the knowledge and confidence to support their loved ones.
The BRIDGE framework represents the qualities of an effective caregiver.
Beautiful:
A compassionate heart dedicated to helping others.
Respectful:
Honoring patient wishes and the healthcare team’s expertise.
Involved & Invested:
Being an active voice in patient care.
Dependable:
Providing stability and comfort to your loved one.
Gracious:
Leading with kindness and patience in difficult times.
Engaged:
Participating emotionally, mentally, and physically in care.
Merry Christmas, our gift to all of you is Muskie’s Bridge.
An educational program that helps guide caregivers to take a more active approach with the outcome of their loved one’s future health.
Muskie’s Bridge was developed from notes I took by Andy’s aka “Muskie’s” hospital bedside.
In hopes that other’s outcome will be more positive than ours and to give our separation a purpose.
Thank you for believing, supporting, and remembering US💚
Jackie and Andy
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December 15, 2022, the seed of Muskie’s Bridge was planted.
Three years ago today Muskie/Andy was admitted to what became a 39 day hospital stay resulting in coming home to hospice.
During Muskie’s 39 days I witnessed the need to take an active role to assist with my husband’s care.
What I did and learned has now become Muskie’s Bridge.
This program is for all of you from US.
We wish you all and your families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year.
Muskie and Jackie
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A wonderful publication proud to be a part of!
Plus Muskie’s Bridge has already recieved feedback.. thank you!
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I hope everyone had a wonderful blessed Thanksgiving holiday and was able to pick their favorite part of the turkey!
Please like us on fb in order to have a chance in our New Year’s Eve random drawing for free insert to time capsule, placed in the base of Muskie’s bench on the Ligonier trail.
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Dawn to Dusk, where I join Musk and we pray for all of you. Thank you for stepping up and reaching out, letting us know there is need for a change in how health care is administrator.
Muskie’s Bridge an educational program that helps “bridge the gap” between healthcare workers and loved ones so patients don’t fall through the cracks or be put on a shelf.
Please like us on Facebook/share with your contacts and visit our website muskiesbridge.org
If you’re interested in becoming part of our mailing list just let me know!
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If you are in our database soon you will receive information on how to place an item or message in time capsules, that are placed in the base of Muskie’s bench!
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