What level of Alcohol consumption is hazardous in elderly

Lang et. al reports in Journal of American Geriatric Society.
Moderate elderly alcohol drinkers ( more than 1-2 drinks a day ) report better ability to perform activities of daily living .
Non drinkers had significantly higher relative risks of negative outcomes than moderate drinkers in all measures except cognitive function. Various sensitivity analyses did not change any of these findings.
The benefits of moderate alcohol consumption on disability and mortality probably occur through cardio-vascular risk reduction.
Although these findings should not lead to recommendations of increased alcohol intake, they do suggest that guidelinesfor older adults need not to be overly restrictive relative to recommendations for younger adults