Foremost indicator of aging is a decline in functional competence in the elderly. In addition to limiting mobility, low functional competence promotes dependency in old age, which can result in low self-esteem, anxiety, and despair. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the functional competency of 300 elderly men and women who reside in the rural and urban districts of Chittoor, Kadapa, and Kurnool. Instruments of activities of daily living (ADL) and Instrumental activities of daily living (IADL) were used to measure patterns of functional competence in the elderly. Results show that functional competence in ADLS and IADLS has declined with age. The study's findings demonstrate the necessity of rehabilitation services for the elderly to overcome disability in old age.