We are in the midst of a profound demographic revolution, as Americans are reaching age 100 in record numbers and experiencing a greater quality of life throughout. Such a demographic shift will dramatically transform society and the law.

Law and the 100-Year Life is the first to offer a comprehensive look at how the legal frameworks that govern institutions must change to address the new longevity. It brings together nearly three dozen legal experts to explore the challenges posed by the 100-year life—from redesigning Social Security and labor laws to addressing inequalities in longevity and rethinking housing, education, transportation, family systems, urban planning, social security, estate planning, climate change, caregiving systems, criminal justice and health care.

There are many timely topics that author Eugene Rusyn will discuss, including:

• Mass deportations:The authors argue that immigration is the backbone of the caregiving industry and mass deportations will strip this essential workforce, leaving a looming care crisis, especially for our aging population.
• Climate change: As Trump pulls out of the Paris Climate Agreement and reverses U.S. climate policy, and wildfires rage in California, we must acknowledge that the intersection of aging and climate change is a looming crisis. Elderly populations are disproportionately affected by extreme weather events, yet current policies fail to address their unique needs.
• Gerontocracy: The United States is drifting toward gerontocracy. President Biden admitted that he may not have been able to lead for four more years, President Trump will turn 80 in office, and it was recently revealed that Rep. Kay Granger resides in an assisted living facility. An aging political class risks sidelining the voices of younger generations. Older leadership tends to prioritize short-term gains over long-term issues like climate change, housing affordability, and student debt.
• Federal inaction on aging: The White House is not planning on holding the Conference on Aging, which is scheduled for 2025. This could negatively impact policy development regarding our aging population.