For over a decade, Rush has hosted the American Society on Aging Chicagoland Roundtable, to bring together Chicago area professionals in aging every other month to share and explore important topics related to aging.

Events are hosted on the first Friday of the month from 8:30-10:30am CT during the months of February, April, June, August, October, and December. You can sign up for the ASA Chicagoland Roundtable listserv at ASA Chicagoland Email Sign Up.

The events are organized by the ASA Chicagoland Planning Committee. To learn more, contact the Rush Center for Excellence in Aging, Aging@rush.edu.

Upcoming session

Our next session will take place on Friday, October 2nd, 2026 from 8:30-10:30am CT via ZOOM.
You can register now HERE.

Title: What are the indicators of financial health for older adults—today and in the years ahead?

Description:
Financial security in later life is shaped by more than individual savings. It is influenced by the strength of Social Security, pensions, rising housing and health care costs, inflation, public benefits, and the changing economic landscape facing older adults. As policymakers debate the future of these programs, understanding the key indicators of financial well-being has never been more important.

The October ASA Roundtable will examine the significant “numbers” that are shaping retirement security today and into the future. Drawing on insights from New York Times columnist and retirement expert Mark Miller, participants will explore the latest Social Security and Medicare Trustee Reports, the financial outlook for pension systems, findings from the Elder Index on the true cost of aging in place, and emerging trends affecting retirement income.

Panelists include:
Mark Miller, New York Times columnist, author and retirement expert (article “7 Numbers Shaping Retirement in 2026” 1/3/26)
John Bouman, JD, Legal Action Chicago, Attorney and nationally recognized expert in all areas of poverty law
Jennifer Teague, MA, Director of Health Coverage and Benefits, NCOA
Tyler Compton, JD, Director and Managing Attorney, Pension Action Center at University of Massachusetts – Boston
Elizabeth Durkin, Manager of Health Care Education and Counseling, AgeOptions

The session will be moderated by Naomi Stanhaus, MSW, Program Consultant RRF Foundation for Aging

Recent sessions

Each session features several panelists and a moderated discussion. Presenter slides and recordings from recent sessions are included here:

2026

• August 7, 2026, The Changing Face of the Opioid Crisis: Older Adults, Aging Services, and Community Solutions
  • View Slides here and recording here
• June 5, 2026, Bridging Generations: A Conversation on Connection, Purpose, and Social Change
  • View slides here and recording here
• April 10, 2026, Aging Diplomacy: The Chicago-Shanghai Sister Cities Exchange 2025
  • View slides here and recording here
• February 6, 2026, Illinois has a Multi-Sector Plan for Aging: What are the Next Steps?
  • View slides here and recording here

Past sessions