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Lura Care, finalist in Advanced Dentistry Awards and SEHTA Healthcare Business Awards
We were honoured to be finalists at both award ceremonies, which were held simultaneously in Barcelona and London. Although we did not win, being finalists in these competitions has a special meaning for us, demonstrating that something is changing in the dental sector and that home dental care is already a reality.
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Oral health: a major common challenge across Europe
Figures show that oral health is one of the major public health challenges across Europe, and will become even more so in the face of an ageing population and increasing longevity. The only way to tackle this challenge is to focus on innovative care models that respond to needs that cannot be met by public…
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Lura Care wins the Investment Award in the II Santander SME Award
We have been privileged to receive the Investment Award from the prestigious II Santander SME Award, which recognises the key role of SMEs in the Spanish and the United Kingdom economies. It is a wonderful recognition of our innovative model of mobile dental care services, which has contributed to improving the health, wellbeing and quality…
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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.
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Geriatric syndromes and oral health
As we age, our bodies undergo cognitive and physiological changes associated with the natural ageing process, varying from person to person. The term geriatric syndromes includes a whole series of clinical conditions of varying aetiology resulting from the combination of diseases that are highly prevalent among the elderly. In other words, they are multifactorial disorders…
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The importance of hydration in the health of older people
The adult human body is made up of between 50 to 65% water and so adequate hydration is essential for it to properly function. Water is present throughout the body including, inside most cells, in the intercellular spaces, in the blood and in bodily fluids that are of enormous importance to regulate our body functions,…
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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 in the…
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Lura Care makes its presence known at ExCel London Care Show
29/04/2024 On 24 and 25 April, the Lura Care team had the pleasure of participating in the first Care Show in London, a two-day conference and exhibition boasting the most invaluable learning, networking, and thought-provoking opportunities for those working in the adult social care sector. Over two intense days, we shared experiences and innovative visions…
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World Oral Health Day: much to celebrate, more to do
As is every 20th of March, today is World Oral Health Day, promoted by the World Dental Federation (WDF) to raise awareness of the importance of oral health. As oral diseases can have an impact on people’s general health, well-being and quality of life, every year thousands of organisations, associations and companies around the world,…
