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Oct 11, 2025

4 min

At what age are you no longer an organ donor? Dispelling a common myth

According to official government sources, the oldest recorded organ donor was in their 90s, proving that age is not a barrier to saving lives through donation. The decision for *at what age are you no longer an organ donor* is not made by a birth certificate, but by medical professionals at the time of death. This fact challenges a common misconception that often prevents older adults from registering.

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Oct 3, 2025

4 min

Can you be an organ donor over 80? The surprising truth about senior eligibility

According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), more than 30% of all deceased organ donors since 1988 have been aged 50 or older, and there is no upper age limit for donation. This means that the answer to, "Can you be an organ donor over 80?" is a resounding yes.

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Oct 2, 2025

4 min

At what age should you not be an organ donor?

In 2016, a 107-year-old woman in Scotland donated her corneas after death, a powerful story that debunks a common myth about age and donation. Her case proves that the question, **At what age should you not be an organ donor?**, has a far more complex answer than a simple number.

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