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Fatigue
Essentials for Older People: Fatigue
Although it is normal for people to slow down as they age, fatigue is not normal. Fatigue is more often the first symptom of a disorder in older people. For example, the first symptom of Overview of Pneumonia in an older woman may be fatigue rather than any pulmonary symptoms (such as cough or difficulty breathing) or fever. In older people, the first symptom of other disorders, such as 