Draft:Aastha Centre for Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care Hospital & Hospice

Aastha Hospice & Geriatric Care Centre is an Indian charitable organization and research institute registered under section 80G & 12 A of the Income Tax Act 1961. The organization was founded for care and cure for senior citizens.

History
Aastha Centre for Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care Hospital & Hospice was established in 2003 by Dr. Abhishek Shukla, MAAFP USA, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, secretary-general of the Association of International Doctors and a nominated member to the state council for senior citizens. Dr. Shukla has also been honored with a gratitude letter from Hon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his work on behalf of his organization. It provides care for the elderly in India who are fragile, terminally ill, or suffering from illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, stroke, psychiatric ailments, cancer, and various old age difficulties, including care of bedridden & elders with permanent disabilities.

Awards and honors

 * In July 2023, The organization was honored for promoting body donation by King George's Medical University, Lucknow.
 * National Award "Vayoshreshtha Samman" in 2016 by President of India late Sri Pranab Mukherjee.