Association Between Cognitive Function and Daily Living Activities in Elderly Women: A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: Aging can lead to physical, psychological, and social decline, including impaired cognitive function. Cognitive function refers to the ability to orient, decide, think, remember, assess, and perceive. Declines in cognitive function may reduce independence in performing activities of daily living (ADLs). This study aimed to investigate the relationship between cognitive function and ADL performance in elderly women. Methods: This analytical observational study used a cross-sectional design. A total of 47 elderly women were recruited through purposive sampling based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Cognitive function was measured using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), and the level of independence in ADLs was assessed using the Barthel Index. Data analysis was conducted using the chi-square correlation test. Results: The study was conducted in Banjar Lambing, Sibang Kaja Village, Badung Regency. The results showed a statistically significant association between cognitive function and the ability to perform ADLs, with a p-value of 0.006 (p < 0.05). Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between cognitive function and activities of daily living in elderly women. These findings highlight the importance of early cognitive assessments and interventions to maintain functional independence among the elderly. Keywords: cognitive function, activities of daily living, elderly women, cross-sectional study