Remembering (and Forgetting): How Our Memory Works and How to Keep It Working as We Age

To register for this program, please scroll down and click on the blue "Register" box. Join us and learn how memory changes with age! In this engaging presentation, Dr. Michael Stutts explores how memories are formed, stored, and retrieved, and why forgetting is not only a normal part of aging but important to memory at all ages. Whether you're hoping to sharpen your own memory or simply gain a better understanding of how the brain works, this informative session will provide useful insights, everyday tips, and opportunities for questions and discussion. About the Presenter Dr. Stutts is a Clinical Psychologist licensed for 40 years. He was awarded Professor Emeritus in 2018 after serving 33 years on the faculty of Eastern Virginia Medical School in both Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. During his academic career, Dr. Stutts served as Vice-Chair of his department, led the EVMS Neuropsychology Program, and directed a nationally accredited doctoral training program in clinical psychology. He also cared for over 7,000 patients as part of EVMS Medical Group. In addition, he served as President of the Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists (VACP) and in leadership positions on several Governor-appointed Virginia health regulatory boards. Following EVMS retirement, Dr. Stutts conducted several hundred security clearance evaluations as a contractor within the federal intelligence community. Dr. Stutts is a Fellow of VACP and the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN). Dr. Stutts holds a BS in Psychology from the University of Maryland-College Park and an MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Louisville. He completed clinical psychology internship training at the University of Virginia School of Medicine and a fellowship in clinical neuropsychology and rehabilitation at Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University.