Clarice Morant (August 29, 1904 – June 10, 2009), also known as Classie, was an American centenarian from Washington, D.C., who gained national media attention for her role as caregiver to Rozzie Laney, Morant's younger sister diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, and Ira Barber, Morant's younger brother diagnosed with dementia and suffering the aftereffects of a disabling stroke.[1][2][3][4][5]
References
edit- ^ Shapiro, Joseph (March 16, 2006). "Family Ties Source of Strength for Elderly Caregivers". Morning Edition. National Public Radio. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ Span, Paula (May 10, 2009). "Marilyn Daniel's Reward". Washington Post Magazine. pp. 12–17. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ Shapiro, Joseph (June 18, 2009). "At 104, She Was Still 'Classy'". Morning Edition. National Public Radio. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ Knox, Arlene (June 24, 2009). "Purposeful living and giving". Florida Weekly. p. 57. Archived from the original on July 11, 2011. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
- ^ Guzy, Carol (January 3, 2010). "Losing Miss Classie". Washington Post Magazine. pp. 10–14. Retrieved January 6, 2010.
External links
edit- "No Greater Love", photo gallery accompanied by audio track, The Washington Post
- "Sweet Dreams", photo gallery accompanied by audio track, The Washington Post