University of Kentucky Music Therapy

06/05/2026

Kentucky’s only state-funded kinship reunification program to close June 30. If you’re interested in supporting efforts to fund this program, there’s a letter in the comments you can share with local and state leaders.

The Bair Foundation's Kindred Roots will end free services for 278 families in Fayette, Madison, Scott and Clark counties

04/02/2026

Woah—ARH was on the radio! 🎙️
Check out this interview featuring insights on how person-centered care can improve life for people living with dementia and their caregivers.

For many Kentuckians with dementia, medical interventions may seem like the only choice, but a new University of Kentucky study shows that prioritizing joy and engagement through enrichment activities is vital for the health of both residents and the caregivers who support them. Researchers from the...

03/13/2026

Check this out!! if you live in Lexington! 🎵 Thank you for your support and collaboration, Council Member Tyler Morton - Lexington's 1st District!

Help Design a Memory-Friendly Community Choir in Lexington!

Researchers at the University of Kentucky and Wildwood Music Therapy are inviting Lexington community members to help co-create a memory-loss–inclusive, intergenerational choir.

Who can participate:

· Adults (18+) with or without memory loss

· Adolescents (13–17) with parent/guardian permission

· Residents of City Council District 1 or 2

· Community organizations in Lexington

· Interest in arts, aging, or dementia support

What participation involves:

· Creative reflection activities

· Actively share your experiences and ideas

· Compensation available Interested? Contact [email protected] or complete the eligibility form.

03/13/2026

Check out the awesome conference-goers from University of Kentucky!! What an amazing group of humans. -AMTA Southeastern Region of the American Music Therapy Association

03/04/2026

Dr. Reschke-Hernandez spoke about some of her research on WBKO! 📺💙 (collaborators: Martina Vasil Emma King-Cohen & Carson Woolums).

Watch the WBKO story here University of Kentucky School of Music : https://www.wbko.com/2026/02/16/uk-study-finds-joyful-activities-improve-dementia-care-patients-caregivers/ 👇

Research reveals dual benefits as engaging programs improve resident quality of life and staff well-being.

03/03/2026

🎸☀️ Rock on this summer with music camps at Wildwood Music Therapy!

Fun, inclusive, therapist-led music experiences for kids and teens right here in our community. Check them out and get ready to rock! 🎶🤘

02/27/2026

Huge shout out to UKMT graduate student Jameka Redden for her work as MC for M’Power Rhythm’s presentation “African Seeds, American Roots” at Coventry Oak Elementary this morning! We are proud of your impact in our local community!

Alt text: Jameka is standing next to an M’Power Rhythm banner, smiling.

02/09/2026

✨ Check out this UKNow feature! ✨
Dr. Reschke-Hernandez, Martina Vasil, Emma King-Cohen, and Carson Woolums collaborated on a qualitative study that is featured in UKNow! Check it out! Bonus: the research article is open-access and linked in the 6th paragraph.
What's stopping you? Read about some JOY! UK College of Fine Arts University of Kentucky School of Music UK Sanders-Brown Center on Aging

A new University of Kentucky study shows that prioritizing joy and engagement through enrichment activities is vital for the health of both residents and the caregivers who support them. This research highlights how advancing Kentucky’s health care means looking beyond standard measures to support...

01/29/2026

Calling all healthcare heroes and organization queens! Do you have gently used scrubs sitting in the back of your closet that deserve a second life? We are collecting scrub donations to help out UKY music therapy grad students with required attire for working in medical settings. Mostly need black scrubs, rather than other colors & prints.

📍Drop-off location: UKMT Cottage 319 Rose Lane, Lexington, KY 40508

⏰ Time: Mondays-Fridays 9AM-2PM, or contact UKMT Faculty or TA’s (Cameron & Jen) to arrange a drop off.

🗓️ This is an ongoing call for donations. Share this post to help us spread the word!

🫧 Please ensure scrubs are clean and in good condition ✨