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Are you ever too old to donate organs?

According to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), more than 30% of all deceased organ donors in the United States since 1988 have been aged 50 or older. Dispelling a common misconception, the medical community agrees that for deceased organ donation, there is no upper age limit for eligibility, and health is the primary factor, not age. The question, "Are you ever too old to donate organs?" is increasingly being answered with a resounding "no" as medical science and understanding advance.

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How old is the oldest organ donor? Age is not a barrier to saving lives.

Organ donation rates among older adults are increasing, demonstrating that age is no longer a significant barrier to giving the gift of life. This remarkable trend is highlighted by the stories of individuals who prove that a person can be an organ donor even in their later years, which prompts the question: **How old is the oldest organ donor?**

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