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ARBD. Susan Forrest Operations Manager. An Invisible Problem A Visible Solution. Why?. In 2007 - 538 recorded cases of ARBD in Scotland. Possibility of large number of people with very subtle degrees of damage who are significantly affected and undiagnosed. It can be preventable.

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ARBD

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  1. ARBD Susan Forrest Operations Manager

  2. An Invisible Problem A Visible Solution

  3. Why? • In 2007 - 538 recorded cases of ARBD in Scotland. • Possibility of large number of people with very subtle degrees of damage who are significantly affected and undiagnosed. • It can be preventable.

  4. My Experience • SAMH has 30 dedicated ARBD places over 3 service provisions in a range of models. • Within our 84 existing services we know addiction issues are prevalent, ? possibility of cognitive impairment.

  5. What makes it work? • Approach with a philosophy of hope. • Collaborative work. • Support strategies.

  6. Collaborative Work • One person alone cannot meet all the needs of a person with ARBD. • Placing the deserved respect and responsibility on each organisation. • An Inclusive Community.

  7. Support Strategies • Know the person. • Tap strengths and preserved skills. • Set realistic goals. • Reduce demand on memory skills. • Promote routine and structure. • Work to an abstinence ethos. • Why?

  8. Personal Achievement. • Inspirational. • Based on Belief.

  9. Conclusion • Understanding, knowledge and attitude. • Applying values in a different way. • Commitment of partners. • Ambition and hope. • Family support. • Focus on preserved skills and strengths. • Making the simple simpler. • Sticking in there for the long game.

  10. Some Thoughts Shared • “If had only known that my drinking past would have given me so much sadness about things I can’t remember”. • “Everybody starts assuming there’s no point in telling you important things”.

  11. Finally… The people with ARBD are our greatest teachers.

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