| The improvement of life expectancy brings problems of elderly, among others is problem of cognitive decline. One of the risk factors for cognitive decline is social engagement that can be influenced by living environment. This research was done with cross sectional method in Kelurahan Jelambar and Jelambar Baru with 286 respondents living in family and institution. Social diengagement was associated with lower cognitive function, especially in institution, influenced by cognitive activity. Among women. social disengagement was associated with lower cognitive function. The most important components of social engagement are to become a member of social/community society and to be active in the community, especially outdoor activities and doing shopping for daily needs. Among women, the most important component of social engagement is to become a member of social/community societ. Cognitive activity with biggest influence on cognitive function are self-cooking and watching news in television. |