76 year old too old for KIDNEY TRANSPLANT?

[mjacobs1973]

My father has had type 2 diabetes for about 30 years and has many health problems including irregular heart beat, and high blood pressure (both controlled with meds) ....he's had two strokes already.   His kidneys are functioning at about 20%.   He does not want to go on dialysis (I believe at 15% you need dialysis? Correct me if I'm wrong).  He would rather just die than go on dialysis.  I was just wondering, because his doctor has never mentioned it....Is too old and/or in too poor health to be considered for a kidney transplant?   Thank you.

[Peter19861]

Attempting a transplant would be too risk. but if successful, the rest cases will be resolved  

[bigbuddha16]

thithis message few years ago but now i am in your shoes my father is same age and has same problem and i am think of same question of having kidney transplant...hope you father made it! do you have any advise on what things i should do pleaseee !!!

[Kendassa]

Based on the heart problems, as well as the diabetes, and strokes, I am fairly certain that it would be too risky to attempt a transplant, even from a living donor. Some people do very well on dialysis though, good luck to you and your father no matter what he chooses.