A person in that situation would definitely not be able to take care of himself properly. That is why francophone seniors are in poorer health than their anglophone counterparts. Studies have shown that to be the case. Many seniors cannot read or read with great difficulty. Maybe they can read a little bit in French, but not in English. So those cuts will certainly affect the health and lives of seniors.
On November 9th, 2006. See this statement in context.