Posted on Friday, April 24, 2026
Florence “Pippy” Rogers ’79 M’81, a longtime volunteer advocate for the Georgia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, recently returned to campus to share insights on protecting brain health and reducing the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
During her talk, Rogers emphasized the importance of everyday habits that support cognitive well-being. She highlighted simple but impactful practices—such as eating more greens, exercising regularly and getting a full night’s sleep—noting that while these behaviors are often associated with heart health, they play an equally vital role in maintaining a healthy mind.
Rogers also discussed the growing importance of biomarker testing, particularly for individuals over age 55 with a family history of dementia. She plans to travel to Washington, D.C. this summer to advocate for Medicare and Medicaid coverage of these blood tests, expanding access to early detection tools.
Her advocacy is deeply personal. After losing her mother to Alzheimer’s disease, Rogers committed herself to advancing research and awareness. For more than a decade, she has been a dedicated leader within the Alzheimer’s Association, serving as a volunteer, Vice Chair and, from 2022 to 2025, Chair of the Georgia Chapter’s Board of Directors. In that role, she helped guide the organization from the virtual operations of the COVID-19 pandemic back to meaningful, in-person community engagement across the state.
In February 2026, Rogers was honored with the distinguished Harry Johns Award for Volunteer Excellence at the Alzheimer’s Association’s annual Community Leader Summit in California. Named for the organization’s former president and CEO, the award recognizes a volunteer whose service reflects the Association’s core values of accountability, agility, community, inclusivity, and integrity.
“Pippy’s selection for this national honor sets a powerful example of what dedication, courage and purpose can achieve. Out of countless volunteers from across the United States, she was chosen for her unmatched commitment to the cause, her exceptional leadership, and her dedication to developing future leaders,” said Clay Jacobs, executive director of the Georgia Chapter.
Through her work, Rogers continues to embody the LaGrange College spirit of service, bringing people together in the ongoing fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
For more information about Alzheimer’s Association resources and events, visit www.alz.org.
Category: College, Events
Keywords: Health, Education
