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.
Thru your heart and over a Bridge!
Muskies Bridge is program that educates the caregiver to alleviate the crisis we find ourselves in-overcrowded/understaffed healthcare facilities.
Practicing the Muskie’s Bridge program can also create a calmer place of healing with us all working together towards one goal..
Taking advantage of the education, you receive with Muskie’s Bridge can also better prepare you for when your loved one returns home and it is you they rely on..
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I was honored to represent us both at Andy‘s Westmont Hilltop 50th class reunion Saturday. Also, given the opportunity to share Muskie’s Bridge foundation information.
As we are gaining momentum, we are also gathering many similar stories, which only confirms the fact there is a need for change in how health care is administered.
On a more personal note, my emotions got the best of me at Muskie’s reunion. I found myself under the stars at our headstone. As I was praying/talking suddenly I felt a sense of comfort within me, as I turned this beautiful buck was looking straight at me only steps away. After my prayers, I walked past him, got in my car and drove away, and he never moved.
What came to mind was my marathon motto, Calm, Strong, and Focused together we can do this!
Please share Muskie’s Bridge META with your contacts-there is strength in numbers!
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A beginning with no END.
25 years ago today our eyes met, our hearts collided, and the Muskie’s Bridge seed was planted.
All in God‘s timing.
Although, Muskie’s Bridge isn’t just about us it’s about all of us.
Please reach out to us and let us know your story and become a part of a better future in how healthcare is administrated.
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Please join me as a DEFENDER for our patient. As we unite Health care provider and care giver with one single goal in common-
Better health of the patient, decreased hospital stay, and decreased remittance.
It’s the new way “Muskie’s Bridge” together we can bridge the gap that are patients are falling through.
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I DID IT! It took me almost 25 years, but I finally proved Andy “Muskie” incorrect!
He always told me “when you die after a few years most people will never know you lived”!
Dedicated Muskie’s bench where people can meet and remember and service award as the founder of Muskie’s Bridge from Mount Aloysius College!
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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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