SCREENERS
Loneliness Questionnaire

Social Isolation and Connection Screening Tool

Social Isolation and Connection Screening Tool

The Loneliness Questionnaire is a standardized screening tool used to assess feelings of social connection and isolation. Social isolation and loneliness are increasingly recognized as significant risk factors for cognitive decline, depression, and overall health deterioration — particularly in older adults. This questionnaire supports structured documentation of social well-being and helps clinicians identify patients who may benefit from social support interventions.

Delivered digitally through the BrainCheck platform, the Loneliness Questionnaire can be completed in approximately 1–3 minutes and integrates into broader cognitive and care planning workflows.

Benefits include:

  • Standardized screening for social isolation — a recognized risk factor for cognitive and physical health decline.
  • Brief 1–3 minute administration supports easy integration into routine clinical visits.
  • Supports documentation of social well-being alongside cognitive and behavioral assessments.
  • Helps identify patients who may benefit from social support referrals or community resources.

What the Loneliness Questionnaire Measures


Feelings of social connection, belonging, and perceived support.


Degree of social isolation and loneliness as reported by the patient.


Social well-being indicators that may impact cognitive health and quality of life.

Common Clinical Use Cases

  • Routine social well-being screening in primary care, geriatrics, and dementia care settings.
  • Care planning workflows where social isolation is a known risk factor for the patient population.
  • Population health programs focused on whole-person health and social determinants.
  • Supporting referrals to community resources, social services, or support programs.

On the BrainCheck Platform

  • Digitally administered in a structured, patient self-report format.
  • Integrates social isolation data into broader cognitive and care planning workflows within BrainCheck.
  • Supports whole-person care by combining social well-being screening with cognitive and behavioral assessments.
  • Enables longitudinal tracking of social well-being over time within the BrainCheck Platform.

Frequently Asked Questions

Key things to know about the Loneliness Questionnaire

What is the Loneliness Questionnaire used for?

The Loneliness Questionnaire is used to screen for feelings of social isolation and assess the degree to which a patient feels connected to others. It supports documentation of social well-being and helps clinicians identify patients who may benefit from support.

Why is loneliness screening clinically important?

Social isolation and loneliness are associated with increased risk of cognitive decline, depression, cardiovascular disease, and overall health deterioration — particularly in older adults. Routine screening helps identify and address these risks early.

Is the Loneliness Questionnaire a diagnostic tool?

No. The Loneliness Questionnaire is a screening tool, not a diagnostic instrument. Results are intended to support clinical judgment and guide care planning or referrals.

How does administering the Loneliness Questionnaire through BrainCheck support care?

Delivered digitally through BrainCheck, the Loneliness Questionnaire supports structured documentation of social well-being and integrates with cognitive and care planning workflows to support a whole-person approach to patient health.

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