The state budget crisis has forced many programs to cut funding by at least 10 percent.
One such agency is the California Department of Aging.
The lack of funding means many local residents who rely on the center are out of luck but they're not going down without a fight.
Ever since Schwarzenegger announced his plan to balance the budget more seniors are speaking out.
Within his plan is a 10 percent reduction to adult day health care services like those provided at Elder Life in East Bakersfield.
Elder Life may survive the budget cuts since it is under the umbrella of Kern Medical Center but that doesn't mean that their clients won't feel the impact.
There are over 65 clients that rely on the services provided by elder life. The youngest being 32 years old the oldest being 92.
They all say that without the program their lives would be completely different.
