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Social connection score

Check friends, family, and community ties — and loneliness risk when work no longer fills your week.

Your information

Enter your best estimates below.

Living & horizon

Connections

Community

Your result

Developing social readiness

What it means

Your answers show mixed social readiness—some connections are solid, others could improve.

How we chose it

Same weighted score. This tag appears when the overall score is between 50 and 74.

Social readiness score

56/100

Isolation risk 41/100 (moderate) · Network strength 59/100.

Network

Developing

Social structure

Needs attention

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Social summary

Developing social readiness

What it means

Your answers show mixed social readiness—some connections are solid, others could improve.

How we chose it

Same weighted score. This tag appears when the overall score is between 50 and 74.

Connection dimensions and isolation risk.

Dimension scores: Friends 78 out of 100; Family 48 out of 100; Community 40 out of 100; Belonging 61 out of 100; Routine & groups 47 out of 100; Network breadth 55 out of 100

  • Community40/100
  • Routine & groups47/100
  • Family48/100
  • Network breadth55/100
  • Belonging61/100
  • Friends78/100
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Each bar shows a connection dimension from 0 (weak) to 100 (strong). Focus on the shortest bars first.

Connection gap areas

  • Community · 40/100

    Community and giving-back ties are limited — local groups are a common source of new friendships after 65.

  • Routine & groups · 47/100

    Few recurring social commitments — without standing activities, weeks can feel unstructured and quiet.

  • Family · 48/100

    Family connection may be thin — intentional rhythm with relatives can anchor belonging in retirement.

Action suggestions

  • Family

    Define family touchpoints

    Agree on a simple rhythm (weekly call, monthly dinner, shared project) so family connection does not depend on holidays alone.

  • Community

    Join one local group for 90 days

    Pick a class, neighborhood association, faith community, or hobby club and attend at least six sessions before judging fit — acquaintances deepen over time.

  • Volunteering

    Pilot a cause-aligned role

    Commit to a recurring half-day per month with one organization — structured contribution builds relationships and purpose together.

  • Structure

    Add two standing social appointments

    Treat social time like meetings: one peer activity and one group activity on your calendar each week so retirement days have predictable connection.

Your Social estimate

Your Social is one piece of your retirement plan

You are here. Five more steps bring every piece together to answer the bigger question: will your money last as long as you do?

Your Social is one piece of your retirement plan

Your SocialPieces still to add

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Your retirement plan will also answer

  • When can I and my spouse retire?
  • How much should I save?
  • When should I claim Social Security?
  • Should I do Roth conversions?
  • How much can I safely withdraw?
  • Should I pay off debt first?
  • Would my plan weather market ups and downs?

How it works · Your path to a full Connections plan

  1. Social

    You are here

    56/100

  2. Income

    Current income plus Social Security, pensions and annuities

  3. Expenses

    Day-to-day living, healthcare premiums and planned future costs

  4. Assets

    Homes, properties, investments and savings

  5. Non-mortgage debts

    Car loans, credit cards and other balances

  6. Annual savings and review

    Confirm yearly savings, then see your full plan

Interpretation

Understand your results

Planning context for the estimates above. Not tax, legal, or investment advice.

  • Your strongest social dimension is friends (78/100) — use it as a bridge to weaker areas.
  • Community scores lowest (40/100) — small, recurring steps there often improve retirement satisfaction more than one-time events.

Methodology

How this calculator works

The rules and math behind this estimate.

Your answers feed a weighted model across family, friends, community, and planned activities. Scores are planning signals — not a clinical loneliness diagnosis.

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to common questions about this calculator.

What is a social connection score?

A 0–100 look at friends, family, community, and loneliness risk as you head into retirement. It suggests simple next steps.

Why do relationships matter in retirement?

Work often provides daily contact. Without a plan, many people feel isolated, which is linked to worse health and lower happiness.

Is this a mental health test?

No. If you are struggling, talk to a doctor or counselor. This is only for planning habits and connections.

How is this different from the purpose score?

Purpose covers meaning and daily life broadly. This score focuses only on relationships and loneliness.

Retirement is more than your money

Your retirement plan is one of five pillars Retirelens helps you plan.

Finance

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Health

Stay on top of coverage, care and habits that keep you well.

Purpose

Shape days you look forward to, with steps to get there.

Connections

Strengthen relationships and build a support circle.

Legacy

Organize what matters and document so your family isn't left guessing.