Yes, yes and yes! Swimming develops strong core muscles, which are necessary for good balance control. What are core muscles? The Reader’s Digest version explains that these muscles control your spine, abdominals, waist and lower back. You need good core muscles to perform everyday activities from housework to sports, and even when you bend over and stand up. Falling is a major problem for older adults. Not me, of course, as I am standing in the river called Denial. Snort and giggle. Some falls can cause broken bones, head trauma (no running at the pool!) and other severe injuries, but even less serious falls can hurt your mobility. The Centers for Disease Control states that one in three adults aged 65 and older falls…