In a study of community-dwelling persons 60 to 94 years of age, 62 percent of the subjects were found to drink alcohol, and heavy drinking was reported in 13 percent of men and 2 percent of women.8 Overall, about 6 percent of older adults are considered heavy users of alcohol.
A First Impression Says Everything. Perhaps the simplest example of the application of this rule, that everything counts, involves your image or appearance. Youâve heard it said that you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. The fact is that when you first meet a person, he makes a judgment about you in approximately four seconds, and his judgment is finalized largely within 30 seconds of the initial contact.
Establish an appropriate relationship. It is helpful to others and important for you to introduce yourself promptly. and appropriately when you meet a new consumer. The first contact with. anyone is very important as first impressions can be lasting. Some preparation before you meet your consumer can be helpful. It would. be inappropriate to assume your consumer is of the same culture as you and. that their disability has no impact upon their ability to communicate.