CAS represented at the Summit of the Future, UN Headquarters, New York — by Dr. Arvind Mathur and Apurv Mathur
September 2024Featured
CAS in the world.
From international forums to local newspapers — how Caregivers Asha Society is spreading the word about India's invisible caregivers.
Our film
Kavita Classes
A film by Gopal Chowdhury
A devoted caregiver and former educator sacrifices her identity for her family, only to find an unexpected new beginning right at home.
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Our comic book
CareAsha Caregiving Comics
Illustrated by Yash Agarwal
Ten illustrated stories about one family and the everyday realities of caring for an older parent — a near-fall, a missed dose, a grandmother who forgets. Each closes with a Care Box of practical steps. Released at the Jodhpur consultation in September 2026, and free to read.
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Our convening
Caregiving & Long-Term Care Law
World Health Organization · National Law University Jodhpur · Caregivers Asha Society
Three days at National Law University Jodhpur that brought health ministries, jurists, WHO technical staff, academics and family caregivers into one room — to ask what it would take to give care a place in law. The consultation closed with a set of recommendations towards a national framework.
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Where our work has taken us
Member of the WHO Civil Society Commission — representing India’s family caregivers in global health governance
2025–27Launch of the ACMERI–ASHA Care Skill Institute — training a skilled, compassionate long-term care workforce
2024CME on Geriatric Medicine, Sriganganagar — Dr. Mathur’s session on elder care, streamed live on YouTube
2024Participation in BPCON 2024, the 34th Annual Conference, Jaipur
September 2024Free medical camps for older people using WHO’s ICOPE screening tool — vision, hearing, cognition and mobility
OngoingTalks & events
On stage and in rooms where decisions are made
2019
Caregivers Asha Society founded in Jodhpur
Dr. Arvind Mathur founded CAS while caring for his wife, Dr. Asha — turning personal experience into a movement for India’s family caregivers.
2024
UN Summit of the Future, New York
Dr. Arvind Mathur (President) and Apurv Mathur (Executive Member) represented CAS at the United Nations Headquarters, 20–23 September 2024.
2024
BPCON 2024 & CME on Geriatric Medicine
Participation in the 34th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Hypertension, Jaipur, and a CME session on geriatric medicine with the Indian Academy of Geriatrics — Rajasthan Chapter, Sriganganagar.
2025
WHO Civil Society Commission, 2025–27
CAS joins the WHO Civil Society Commission — representing India’s caregivers at the global health governance level.
Watch
CAS on video
Community-Based ICOPE Screening — WHO’s tool for integrated care of older people
CME on Geriatric Medicine — Dr. Arvind Mathur’s session, live recording
Hands-on caregiving skills — from the CAS video library
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Publication
How to Care For Elderly and Sick People
A Guide for Caregivers — by Dr. Arvind Mathur
Written by Dr. Arvind Mathur and rooted in decades of research and practice, this practical guide is warm and honest. Covers emotional labour, managing care logistics, navigating the health system. Available on Amazon India and free to all caregivers in the CAS network.
- Practical checklists and care plans
- Grounded in research and lived caregiver experience
- English, Hindi and Tamil editions
- Available on Amazon India
- Free to caregivers in the CAS network
Recognition
Recognition that affirms the work
WHO Civil Society Commission
World Health OrganizationMember for 2025–27 — representing India’s family caregivers in global health governance.
UN Summit of the Future 2024
United NationsCAS represented at the United Nations Headquarters, New York, September 2024.
Leadership in Indian Geriatrics
Indian Academy of GeriatricsOur founder is a founding member and past President of the Indian Academy of Geriatrics, and Editor of its journal.
ACMERI–ASHA Care Skill Institute
ACMERIA dedicated institute training professionals and families in long-term care for older adults.
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