Changes in roles, activities, and lifestyles that can occur with aging may cause us to reevaluate our self-esteem. Some adults feel less important as they feel more dependent on others. This combination can be especially hard on a person's self-esteem.
Most people feel some loss of control as they age.
Some of this depends on factors you may not be able to control. Your appearance will change. Your reaction times will slow down. Your senses, such as hearing or vision, may change. However, there are other areas of your life you can control, by staying as independent as possible and by acting in ways that encourage other people to respect you.