Some clinics and hospitals have staff people who assist patients with
problems like you mentioned.  Our clinic does, and they keep tabs on
which drug manufacturers offer free medication and which community
programs (like United Way) can help pay for medications.  Your county's
social services department or perhaps the aging department might be able
to help provide at least information.  I know some people don't feel
comfortable using social services but, heck, you and your family have
paid taxes probably for a lot of years, so you might as well get some of
your tax money back.

Barb