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Bridget Murtha - who has written 2 posts on Chicago Bridge.

Bridget Murtha is a licensed social worker in Chicago, Illinois. She works full-time as a Case Manager at Misericordia where she coordinates services for adults with severe and profound developmental disabilities. She works part-time at Metropolitan Home Health Care as a Medical Social Worker. Bridget also serves as a Visiting Volunteer for Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly.

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March 16 Event “Seasoned Professional Career Panel”

Posted on March 2nd, 2011 by Bridget Murtha

March 16 Event “Seasoned Professional Career Panel”

Save the Date WHEN: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 6-8PM WHAT: Seasoned Professionals Career Panel WHERE: The Methodist Home 1415 West Foster Chicago, IL Please join Chicago Bridge for the March event. A panel of 5 professionals in the field of aging, in the mid-stages of their career, will share their experiences and give advice to emerging [...]

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In-Home Care Allows Seniors to ‘Age in Place’ with Social Work Intervention: A case example

Posted on February 18th, 2010 by Bridget Murtha

In-Home Care Allows Seniors to ‘Age in Place’ with Social Work Intervention:  A case example

Despite the barriers facing seniors who want to age in place, many seniors
prefer not to give up the independence and privacy of their own homes.
According to AARP, 82% of people want to remain in the comfort and
familiarity of their own homes as opposed to an institutional setting.
For seniors dealing with chronic health conditions who want to age in
place, in-home care serves as a valuable resource.

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