AbstractBackgroundAssessment of cognitive functioning is important for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Current cognitive screening tests are not often administered due to time limitations and the availability of trained staff. We developed the Rhode Island Cognitive Assessment Tool (RIMCAT), a self administered tablet‐based test with special attention given to creating an age‐friendly interface. The objective of this project was to collect feasibility data on the instrument.Method50 participants (Healthy Controls [HC] n = 33; Cognitively Impaired [CI]; diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or dementia n = 17) were administered the RIMCAT with a proctor who documented any difficulty with a test component and provided necessary verbal prompts. Participants also completed a survey about their experience. The RIMCAT includes measures of orientation, attention, language, verbal and visual memory, computation, and executive functioning. Data were analyzed using frequencies, descriptive statistics, and independent sample t‐tests.ResultParticipants were 98% white, 76% female, had a mean age of 71.28 (SD = 8.63), and were well‐educated (M = 15.88; SD = 2.34). They were regular users of smartphones (83%), computers (85%), and tablets (61%). The HC group (M = 2.06; SD = 1.90) required significantly fewer prompts during the RIMCAT administration compared to the CI group (M = 4.82, SD = 3.57), p < .001. Two CI individuals were unable to complete the measure despite verbal prompting. The verbal memory task was the most technologically challenging, with comparable rates of prompting in both groups. Common problems included difficulty with input methods (keyboard and microphone entry), button use, and comprehension of instructions. Survey responses however, revealed that 80% or more participants rated instruction and image clarity, video and voice quality, and button usage as very good or excellent.ConclusionResults demonstrated initial feasibility of the RIMCAT for individuals with and without cognitive impairment. Design features were rated highly and most individuals completed the measure with minimal prompting, although CI individuals needed significantly more prompts. Therefore, future research will continue to refine the RIMCAT using participatory design and feedback to increase the likelihood of successful self‐administration for older adults with varying levels of cognition.