When choosing a bathtub for an elderly person, you have to think about their possible mobility issues, which may make it difficult to climb in and out of the tub. Fortunately, alcove bathtubs like the KOHLER K-1946-LA-0 are just right for elderly people, and many older folks appreciate this traditional style of tub. The presence of the walls around the alcove tub gives elderly people more support and something to lean on as they're getting in or out, and they also make it much easier to install bars and handhelds to offer additional grip. When compared to a drop-in tub, for example, alcove tubs prove to be much easier for older folks to use, as drop-in tubs can be quite challenging to get in and out of, without any handholds or bars for support.