Factors that Affect the Cognitive Function in Elderly at Jetak Public Health Center of Tuban Regency

Background: The aging process causes various health problems due to elderly physiological changes, one of which is the decline in cognitive function. This problem can disrupt the lives and social activities of the elderly. In general, the decline in cognitive function is influenced by several factors, such as sex, age, education level, family, occupation, sleep patterns, reading habits, smoking, coffee and alcohol consumption. Method: type of research using quantitative research with cross sectional descriptive design. Sampling with probability sampling simple random sampling. The sample of this study was 175 elderly in Jetak Public Health Center, Tuban Regency. This study uses a mini mental state examination questionnaire (MMSE) for cognitive function. This research was conducted in November 2017. Results: This study showed that 53.9% of respondents experienced a decrease in cognitive function, 60.4% of them aged between 75-90 years, and 68.4% low education level, 32.4% less attention from family, 23.7% elderly do not have work at home. Conclusion: Most of elderly Jetak Public Health Center of Tuban Regency have decreased cognitive function. The highest age of the elderly who suffers from cognitive impairment is 75-90 years of age, and lacks attention from the family, low education and no home wor