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A few weeks ago, she slipped and fell and was rushed to hospital where they repaired her cracked femur.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She explains that Rathbone was hospitalised for about a week and then discharged but says the centenarian now struggles to move around without a wheelchair. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cShe is recovering quite well. Aunty Peggy is such an amazing woman and so strong. She still wants to do things for herself, so a wheelchair is much needed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rathbone celebrated her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news24.com\/news24\/community-newspaper\/peoples-post\/i-never-thought-i-would-live-this-long-aunty-peggy-celebrates-her-101st-birthday-20230509\" target=\"_blank\">milestone birthday in May this year<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vigus explains that they currently rent a wheelchair, an extra monthly expense. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis is not sustainable as she needs her own wheelchair. She likes going for walks and must now make use of the walking aid. 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