Yes, we have evaluated, listed, and transplanted patients in the 70s. For transplant evaluation and listing, we go by "functional age" rather than "chronological age". If the patient is otherwise healthy with a good functional status (able to walk a city block), they can be listed and
transplanted. I would suggest sending the evaluation request to the transplant center and letting them decide the candidacy.

Thank you for your question. Generally speaking age by itself shouldn’t be a contraindication for kidney transplantation. At the same time, all potential medical conditions associated with aging (eg cardiovascular disease, respiratory diseases, dementia) can play a role in the final pros and cons evaluation. I would suggest having your mother go through the full kidney transplant workup and start broadcasting for a living donor.