They are often cognitively impaired. For most older adults, if there is decline in some intellectual abilities, it is not severe enough to cause problems in daily living. They are depressed. Community dwelling older adults have lower rates of diagnosable depression than younger adults. They become more difficult and rigid with advancing years.
Personality remains relatively consistent throughout the lifespan.
They barely cope with the inevitable declines associated with aging. Most older people successfully adjust to the challenges of aging.