<![CDATA[Background: Hypertension in the elderly can impair blood flow to the brain and lead to a decline in cognitive function; this makes it a health issue requiring attention within the elderly population. Purpose: To determine the cognitive function profile of elderly patients with hypertension. Method: This study employed an analytical survey design with a cross-sectional approach, involving 81 elderly patients with hypertension selected via purposive sampling. The study was conducted from December to January 2026 at the Tuminting Community Health Center. The Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) questionnaire was used to assess cognitive function. Results: The majority of respondents were aged 60–69 years (61.7%), female (58.0%), and diagnosed with stage I hypertension (56.8%). Meanwhile, most respondents exhibited normal cognitive function (84.0%), followed by possible cognitive impairment (9.9%) and definite cognitive impairment (6.2%). Conclusion: The majority of elderly patients with hypertension at the Tuminting Community Health Center demonstrated normal cognitive function. However, some respondents were found to have cognitive impairment. Therefore, routine monitoring and management of hypertension are necessary to prevent cognitive decline in the elderly. Keywords: Cognitive Function; Elderly; Hypertension.]]>
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