Aging, Fatigue, and Fatigability: Implications for Occupational and Physical Therapists

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See, stats, and : https : / / www . researchgate . net / publication / 264288067 Aging , Fatigue , and : Implications for Article DOI : 10 . 1007 / s13670 - 014 - 0093 - 6 CITATION 1 READS 112 2 : Some : Acupressure Susan University 62 , 336 SEE Stacey . Schepens University 20 SEE All . The . All - text and , letting . Abstract Fatigue is a common yet complex symptom among older adults that is linked to interference with daily activity performance and reduced quality of life . Although fatigue is not routinely evaluated or treated by health care providers , rehabilitation can play a key role in addressing fatigue in older adults . This paper provides a review about fatigue in older adults and discusses current assessment and treatment options for occupational and physical therapists .