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{{Short description|Organisation in Lucknow, India}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2024}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox organization
| name = Aastha Centre for Geriatric Medicine Palliative Care Hospital and Hospice
| native_name_lang = hi
| image =
| image_size =
| image_alt =
| caption =
| map_size = 300
| formation = 2003
| founder = Dr. [[Abhishek Shukla]]
| founding_location = [[Lucknow]], [[Uttar Pradesh]], India
| status = Registered Charity, Hospice, Geriatric Hospital
| purpose = Humanitarian, Geriatric
| professional_title = 
| location = [[Lucknow]], [[India]]
| coordinates = {{coord|26.882153|N|80.950353|E|display=inline,title}}
| services = Geriatric clinics, outpatient facility, acute medical care, intensive care, Long-term care for bed-ridden patients, rehabilitation
| leader_title = Secretary
| leader_name = Dr. Abhishek Shukla
| key_people = {{plainlist|
* Dr. Abhishek Shukla
* Dr. Sandeep Kumar
* Dr. Atul Kumar Roy
* Dr. Rajendra Prasad
* Dr. V K Puri
* Dr. Amita Shukla
* Dr. Ram Pratap Singh
* Dr. Sanjay Makheeja
*Dr. Mohit Mohan Singh
*Dr. Deen Bandhu Prasad
*Dr. Kusum Dube
*Dr. Avik Roy
*Dr. Abhishek Kumar Singh
*Dr. Rashmi Kumar
*Dr. Rakesh Jalota
*Dr. Nirupma Jaiswal
}}
| num_staff = 130 (Approx.)
| num_staff_year = 2026
| num_volunteers = 1200
| website = {{URL|https://hospiceindia.org}}
}}

'''Aastha Hospice & Geriatric Care Centre''' is an Indian charitable organisation and research institute located at [[Aliganj]] in Lucknow, India.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2010-12-15 |title=UP should have an all girls' party: Kiran Bedi |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/up-should-have-an-all-girls-party-kiran-bedi/articleshow/7102062.cms |access-date=2024-03-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=3 Best Old Age Homes in Lucknow, UP – ThreeBestRated |url=https://threebestrated.in/old-age-homes-in-lucknow-up |access-date=2024-03-05 |website=ThreeBestRated.in |language=en}}</ref> It provides specialised geriatric services for elderly patients. One of the services provided is an old age shelter home at its Aastha Old Age Home Resort.<ref>{{cite web |title=Aastha Centre for Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care Hospital & Hospice, leaving an impact to the society |url=https://www.brutimes.com/news/health/aastha-centre-for-geriatric-medicine-palliative-care-hospital-hospice-leaving-an-impact-to-the-society |website=Bru Times News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=HFPVS donated to Aastha Centre |url=https://www.pressreader.com/india/hindustan-times-lucknow/20221223/281638194270536 |publisher=Hindustan Times}}</ref>

== History ==
Aastha Centre for Geriatric Medicine, Palliative Care Hospital & Hospice was established in 2006 by Dr. Abhishek Shukla.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-10-14 |title=A holistic approach to palliative care enhances quality of life |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/a-holistic-approach-to-palliative-care-enhances-quality-of-life/articleshow/104428805.cms |access-date=2024-03-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> Shukla received a letter of gratitude from Prime Minister [[Narendra Modi]] for his work on behalf of his organisation.<ref>{{cite web |title=Royal College of Physicians' fellowship for Lucknow doctor |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/royal-college-of-physicians-fellowship-for-lucknow-doctor/articleshow/96122209.cms |website=The Times of India |date=10 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Dr Shukla in state council for sr citizens |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/dr-shukla-in-state-council-for-sr-citizens/articleshow/93720435.cms |website=The Times of India |date=23 August 2022}}</ref>

== Services ==
The organisation provides specialised geriatric services for the elderly<ref>{{Cite news |date=2014-10-11 |title=End-of-life care facility in UP soon, but no policy yet |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/end-of-life-care-facility-in-up-soon-but-no-policy-yet/articleshow/44779846.cms |access-date=2024-03-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> and also provides hospital services like geriatric clinics, acute medical care, intensive care,<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-05-13 |title=Former IIT prof shifted to KGMU, call on surgery soon |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/former-iit-prof-shifted-to-kgmu-call-on-surgery-soon/articleshow/100199485.cms |access-date=2024-03-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> long-term care for bed-ridden patients and stroke victims, supportive care, cancer treatment, care and treatment of mentally ill patients, rehabilitation requiring fractures and joint replacements, home health care, and dementia care.

In the [[2024 Indian general election|2024 Lok Sabha Elections]], the Aastha organization provided free Ambulance service to cast votes for Senior Citizens who are confined to bed.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hospital's initiative keeps their 'aastha' in voting intact |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/hospitals-initiative-keeps-their-aastha-in-voting-intact/articleshow/110296128.cms |website=The Times of India |date=21 May 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bedridden voters to get free ambulance |url=https://epaper.hindustantimes.com/Home/ShareArticle?OrgId=1952321e4eb&imageview=0 |website=Hindustantimes |language=en}}</ref>

The organization also runs various public campaigns, including:
# Giving Saturday campaign, an initiative to support the underprivileged.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2022-06-02 |title=Uttar Pradesh: Ex-IAS officer Anita Bhatnagar Jain gifts her personal collection to Aastha Centre |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/ex-ias-gifts-her-personal-collection-to-aastha-centre/articleshow/91950359.cms |access-date=2024-03-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
# Fashion show for the elderly.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-10-03 |title=World Elders Day: Aastha Centre for geriatric medicine, palliative care hospital, hospice and social welfare society celebrated World Elders Day with its patients. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/gandhi-jayanti-up-cm-extends-greetings-on-the-occasion/articleshow/16635174.cms |access-date=2024-03-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
# Observation of International Day of older persons.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2021-10-02 |title='Don't take elderly for granted' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/dont-take-elderly-for-granted/articleshow/86695092.cms |access-date=2024-03-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2015-10-02 |title=When the oldies learnt what's trending |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/when-the-oldies-learnt-whats-trending/articleshow/49192733.cms |access-date=2024-03-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-01 |title=Elderly in Lucknow celebrate their day by walking along forest roads |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/elderly-in-lucknow-celebrate-their-day-by-walking-along-forest-roads-101664646657445.html |access-date=2024-03-07 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>
# Environmental protection awareness programme.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2019-10-02 |title=Senior citizens pedal through Lucknow, stress on environment protection, curbing pollution |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/senior-citizens-pedal-through-lucknow-stress-on-environment-protection-curbing-pollution/articleshow/71404967.cms |access-date=2024-03-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
# Observation of World Bone and Joint Day.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2012-08-04 |title=Aastha provides free check-ups on world bone and joint day. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/government-transfers-two-senior-ips-officers/articleshow/15347044.cms |access-date=2024-03-07 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Philanthropy ==
[[File:Yogi Adityanath & Dr Abhishek Shukla 2026.jpg|thumb|Dr. Abhishek Shukla Secretary Aastha Hospice & Geriatric care Centre and Secretary General Association Of International Doctors, discussing "Preparing Healthcare for Ageing India” with Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Sri. [[Yogi Adityanath]] on 26th January 2026.]]
"Sehat ka Utsav" Free Medical Camp and Seminar on health ageing organized by Aastha Geriatric Centre and the South Asian Journal of Geriatric Medicine, Surgery, Palliative Care & Hospice on 8 December 2024. Inaugurated by Mr. [[Asim Arun]], Minister, and Justice Rajeev Singh from [[Allahabad High Court]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Health mantras for elderly: Socialising, exercise & positivity |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/essential-health-tips-for-seniors-the-importance-of-social-engagement-and-exercise/articleshow/116115261.cms |website=[[The Times of India]] | date=9 December 2024}}</ref>

In April 2026, After a major fire tragedy in the slum area of Vikas Nagar, [[Lucknow]], Aastha Hospice & Geriatric Care Centre stepped forward to support the victims by providing essential items. Under its “Giving Saturday” initiative, the centre launched a week-long relief campaign to assist the affected families.<ref>{{cite web |title=From clothing to utensils, on-site supplies for victims |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/from-clothing-to-utensils-on-site-suppliesfor-victims/articleshow/130361477.cms |website=The Times of India |date=19 April 2026}}</ref>

== Recognition and Awards ==
# Icons of Health Award by Governor of Uttar Pradesh [[Ram Naik]] in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Governor Shri Ram Naik presents icons of health award to Aastha. |url=https://hospiceindia.org/acheivements/ |access-date=2024-03-07 |language=en-US}}</ref>
# "Best institution for providing services to the senior citizens" National Award "Vayoshreshtha Samman" in 2016 by [[President of India]] [[Pranab Mukherjee]].<ref>{{cite web |title=President Presents 'Vayoshreshtha Samman' to Older Persons & Institutions on International Day of Older Persons |url=https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=151331 |website=pib.gov.in}}</ref>
# In July 2023, [[King George's Medical University]], Lucknow, honoured the organisation for promoting body donation.<ref>{{cite web |date=26 July 2023 |title=Aastha honoured for promoting body donation |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/aastha-honoured-for-promoting-body-donation/articleshow/102122409.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=25 July 2023 |title=Moment of pride: Families of body donors felicitated at KGMU |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/lucknow-news/king-george-s-medical-university-honours-families-who-donated-bodies-for-medical-education-101690296618751.html |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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TeresitaPennell at 06:25, 24 April 2026