The evidence pointed towards finding that creative programming had social and emotional benefits all associated with positive socialization and mental health. We know that isolation (especially during the pandemic) and poor mental health are all factors that contribute to the overall decline of health among older adults. When I worked in long-term care over the pandemic, I saw first hand how isolation contributed to poor mental health. These experiences made me want to inquire into this specific research process in order to assess what benefits came from the kind of work I had been engaging in so very passionately.