Zulfitri, ReniDewi, Ari PristianaKurniawan, Didi2021-11-092021-11-092020-11-04978-6025-309922wahyu sari yenihttps://repository.unri.ac.id/handle/123456789/10334This study aims to determine the correlation between the sociodemographic characteristics of the elderly with hypertension to cognitive function. Method: This is a descriptive correlational study that was conducted in Pekanbaru City.This study involved 86 elders with hypertension that were recruited using a purposive sampling technique. Data onsociodemographic characteristics of the elderly with hypertension were obtained by using questionnairesand cognitive function data were obtained by using MMSE (Mini-Mental Status Examination). Result: The Chi-square test showed asignificant relationship between gender, educational level, marital status, employment status with thecognitive function of the elders (p- value < 0.05). Conclusion: The condition of the cognitive function of the elderly can be influenced by the sociodemographic characteristics of the elderly, such as gender, education, employment status, and marital statusenSociodemographic CharacteristicsElderly with HypertensionCognitive FunctionArticle