Viva! What should you do after being diagnosed with dementia?

Being diagnosed with dementia can seem like the end of the world for those affected. In Australia, at least 413,000 people of all ages currently live with dementia. In Germany, the figure is 1.5 million.

Liebe und Fürsorge: Gerade bei Demenzkranken sehr wichtig Source: Getty

But how can we continue to live a fulfilled life, after having been given the shocking news that we suffer from dementia? We spoke with patients, carers and medical experts.