News and articles
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How does diabetes affect our oral health?
Diabetes is a chronic disease with a high prevalence, which among other alterations can lead to significant complications in the oral health of those affected. For this reason, prevention and a specialised therapeutic approach in dental care are essential, especially for elderly people who live in nursing homes and have reduced mobility. Continue…
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Tips for adapting to dentures
In this article we explain the possible discomforts that can arise after the fitting of new dentures, and offer some tips for a good adaptation. Continue Reading Tips for adapting to dentures
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Our residential dental care services at the Care Show Birmingham
The UK Lura Care team exhibited our pioneering model of residential dental care that breaks the mobility barrier, and allows us to attend to dependent people or those with mobility problems within care homes and day centres. Continue Reading Our residential dental care services at the Care Show Birmingham
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Oral health in the face of Alzheimer’s disease
Over the last few years, several pieces of evidence have emerged that point to the relationship between gum disease and the development of dementias, including Alzheimer’s disease. Progressive cognitive impairment makes it very difficult to maintain proper oral hygiene habits, so specialised oral health care is essential for all those affected. Continue Reading…
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Lura Care, in the business event by ACCIÓ at the 37th America’s Cup
19/09/2024 Yesterday we had the pleasure to participate in the business event organised by ACCIÓ, the Catalan Government’s Agency for Business Competitiveness, as part of the 37th America’s Cup that these days is been held in Barcelona. In the amazing setting of the Club Natació Barcelona, enjoying privileged views as INEOS Britannia advanced…
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Does periodontitis contribute to glaucoma?
Over the last few years there have been important advances in scientific evidence indicating that periodontitis or gum disease, consisting of inflammation and infection of the ligaments and bones that support the teeth, shares pathogenic mechanisms with other systemic conditions affecting the state and functioning of the body, in multiple aspects. In previous…
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Geriatric syndromes and oral health
Geriatric syndromes frequently result in functional or social incapacity, and once again, oral health is a key factor in preventing and counteracting their development. Continue Reading Geriatric syndromes and oral health
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The importance of hydration in the health of older people
Dehydration is one of the frequent causes of hospitalization in people over 65 years of age. And in the case of people who are dependent or suffer from mobility problems, as well as in cases of visual difficulties and cognitive impairment, insufficient water intake is an added risk factor. Continue Reading The importance…
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Lura Care, recognised by the GHP Global Excellence Awards 2024
25/06/2024 We are thrilled to announce that Lura Care has been named Best International Mobile Health Services Provider in Europe 2024 in the Global Excellence Awards, presented by the renowned professional publication Global Health & Pharma Magazine (GHP). Launched in 2020, the awards aim to highlight innovative companies, teams and individuals that excel…
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Lura Day 2024: celebrating our shared commitment
14/06/2014 Today we enjoyed one of those special moments that make us at Lura Care feel more united than ever: our Lura Day 2024. A day in which we have been able to unite our teams from Spain, Italy and the United Kingdom in Barcelona to enjoy a very exciting day to celebrate…
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Can we prevent the risk of oral cancer?
As we saw in a previous article, oral and oropharyngeal cancer is one of the 10 most common cancers in the world, and tumours of the oral cavity account for around 4% of all malignant tumours. But what are the main risk factors for the development of this type of pathology, and how…
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Osteoporosis: the silent enemy of our teeth
Osteoporosis is characterised by the deterioration of bone tissue structure, leading to increased fragility and a higher risk of fractures, and it also affects the teeth. Continue Reading Osteoporosis: the silent enemy of our teeth