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What is the oldest person to have a cochlear implant?

In 2022, 103-year-old Leslie Hodgson became the world's oldest known recipient of a cochlear implant, shattering previous records. His remarkable story highlights a growing trend of older adults benefiting from this life-changing technology, challenging the misconception that age is a barrier to hearing restoration.

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Who is the oldest person to receive a lung transplant?

While no single official record exists for the oldest person to receive a lung transplant, a case report documented a successful procedure on an 81-year-old patient in 2007. This and other notable cases highlight the evolving medical criteria for determining eligibility for such major surgery, challenging the traditional view that advanced age is an absolute barrier.

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How old is the oldest person to get a kidney transplant?

At 87 years old, Walter Tauro of Ontario, Canada, became the Guinness World Record holder for the oldest male person to get a kidney transplant, proving that age is not an absolute barrier to life-extending surgery. His remarkable story sheds light on the evolving landscape of senior care and the increasing viability of organ transplantation for older adults.

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