This unit is part of a Mississippi program designed to provide exploratory experiences and training for handicapped students, to determine if these students are capable of further vocational training or are poor risks for further occupational training, and to train students for basal skill occupations. The materials included in this unit on geriatrics have been developed for use by teachers of handicapped students. The unit contains 14 miniunits that cover careers in geriatric services; interpersonal relationships; preventing the spread of disease; a clean, safe environment; personal hygiene; nutrition; elimination for the geriatric client; exercise and locomotion; treatments and procedures; vital signs; first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; social activities; improvised equipment; and the dying client. Each miniunit is composed of the following parts: unit goal; objectives; resources; tools and/or equipment; materials and/or supplies; information and/or procedures; and learning experiences. A glossary is included in the guide. (KC)