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We do everything online and it becomes a problem.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She said movement was especially important for the elderly because a lack of it could result in their bodies degenerating faster.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0Alice Butler, 73, said she was glad they could be part of the programme and receive advice from an expert.<\/p>\n<p>Dimitriou was assisted by SASP Eastern Cape branch administrator Marion Dawson and two physiotherapists who are doing their community service year at Provincial Hospital in Kariega.<\/p>\n<p>Source: https:\/\/www.heraldlive.co.za\/news\/2023-09-05-senior-citizens-taught-the-right-moves-to-stay-healthy\/<\/p>\n<p>Content created and supplied by: LeahWrites (via  Opera<br \/>News )<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<p class=\"copyright hide\">\n<span class=\"content\">    ,  .   ,     .       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