Starting young is very good advice. Each cat is different, but if you start young, they will tolerate the attention much better.

I have a 2 yr old cat that I rescued at 2 weeks old. Since I took care of him round the clock, he got used to me touching and grooming him. This has really paid off when we go to the vets. He is much more relaxed because he is used to being touched.

Some cats never will adjust, but give it a few tries. Both kitty and human can benefit!