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.
Thank you, Dr. Cait, professor of marketing at Saint Vincent College’s School of Business, and your students for giving Muskie’s Bridge the opportunity to be featured on social media/Meta.
I’m thoroughly enjoying learning alongside all of you, especially since I graduated in 1981!
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Thank you to everyone who joined the second annual Muskies Bridge Awareness Walk. This year’s event highlighted healthcare providers and featured RN Dawn Klejka clinical supervisor at Westmoreland Hospital, who launched pilot programs to demonstrate Muskies Bridge’s value and gather data and survey feedback. Dawn, we are grateful for your insight and dedication to this important initiative. Muskies Bridge connects healthcare providers, patients, and caregivers, reminding us that we can no longer work in isolation—we must work together to improve patient health. Next year’s event will be held on September 11 and will focus on caregiver support, especially burnout and injury prevention. It will include demonstrations of grounding exercises, breathing techniques, and meditation. Please save the date and join us.
A special blessing and thank you to:
Stacey Brodak for sharing your photography talents.
Dawn E. Klejka, DNP, RN, for the honor of serving as our guest speaker.
Ligonier Mayor Tom, Marlyn, granddaughter Nina, and BPW president Carol Wolford for placing the time capsules.
Unity Memory, for going above and beyond to unseal Muskie’s bench and reseal it with the time capsules in place until 2051.
And Bob, our bench neighbor, who has graciously stepped up to maintain the grounds around our beloved Muskie’s memorial bench.
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As we count the days down the signs are going up!
2nd annual Bridge to Bench awareness walk. This year we are placing two time capsules in the base of Muskies bench to be opened September 12, 2051. It is not too late to participate. We will seal the time capsules during our event.
For more info please call
814-421-1401
[email protected]
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Thank you Jen Sopko for capturing Muskie’s Bridge purpose and helping to increase caregivers awareness.
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Home Healthcare by day/Muskie's Bridge by night and weekends 22/7 (-2 hours to run) giving my 110% for a better future of expectations by Bridging the gap of communication and education. Between patient’s caregivers and healthcare providers.
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Two weeks from today, we’ll seal the Muskie's Bridge Time Capsule in Ligonier. Join us at 9:00 a.m. at the Ligonier Valley trailhead behind the football field, 291 Bogart St.
Be part of history/future by contributing a meaningful item from your family or organization. Imagine the excitement of someone in 2051 opening a piece of your legacy.
We’ll accept items the day of the event. For details, please visit our website or email me.
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Many family caregivers face unique challenges—your story can inspire change. Muskie’s Bridge welcomes personal experiences and feedback to improve family caregiver advocacy.
Engage with fellow family caregivers in our support networks.
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