Over 30 gym goers, do compound lifts get harder with age?

I used to powerlift a lot when i was 18-25 years old. Ive been trying to get back into it recently after a long hiatus and its felt nearly impossible. Squat/deadlift/bench press motions no longer feel right no matter how hard i try to nail down proper form - its not like before where the motions felt so natural. And if i do find a groove, it is very shortlived and i start getting joint pain. To add, over the past few years ive lifted casually with very low weight exercises and i still feel strong but its these particular compound lifts motions where i cant seem to rebuild strength. Im starting to feel its just the reality of my age. Has this been your experience?