Family Decision Guide: How to Choose the Best Senior Living Community
How to Choose the Right Senior Living Community: A Family Decision Guide
Vitality Living
06/16/2025
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Dementia
10 Signs It’s Time to Consider Memory Care for a Loved One
10 Signs It’s Time to Consider Memory Care for a Loved One
Vitality Living
06/16/2025
Engage, Explore, Enjoy: New and Exciting Senior Activities
Engage, Explore, Enjoy: New and Exciting Senior Activities At Vitality Living, we
Vitality Living
06/16/2025
More Than a Feeling: The Real Impact of Loneliness on Health
The Real Impact of Loneliness on Senior Health Loneliness is often invisible,
Vitality Living
05/30/2025
Senior Citizen Month: 5 Tips for Aging Gracefully
Celebrate Senior Citizen Month with 5 Healthy Aging Tips for Seniors May
Vitality Living
05/30/2025
Gardening Tips for Seniors: 5 Ways to Grow a Bountiful Garden This Spring
At Vitality Living, we know that spring is a season full of
Fountain Digital
04/30/2025
Understanding Dementia: A Guide for Families
Dementia can feel overwhelming at first, but gaining knowledge is one of
Fountain Digital
04/30/2025
Making A Decision
Everything You Need to Know About Moving into Senior Living
Spring is a season of fresh starts—and for many older adults and
Vitality Living
04/30/2025
Senior Living
Combating Loneliness:
How Senior Living Can Foster Connection and Well-Being
Right now in the United States, there are more than 55 million
Christy Cunningham
03/24/2025
Creating a Vivid Life with Memory Care in Memphis, TN
What are your options for living well when retiring in The Volunteer
Vitality Living
01/09/2025
Senior Living
Vitality Living Columbia: New Name and Flagship Community in South Carolina Following Acquisition
Columbia, SC, May 31, 2024 – On May 20th, 2024 Winterpast Capital
Vitality Living
06/04/2024
Vivid Life
Vitality Living Receives Prestigious Argentum Best of the Best Award for Enhancing Resident Safety
Brentwood, TN, May 14, 2024 – Vitality Living, a leading senior living
Vitality Living
05/23/2024
Making A Decision
When Home Is No Longer Safe for an Older Loved One: A Home Safety Checklist
When someone you love is unsafe (especially an older loved one), feeling
Vitality Living
12/27/2022
Making A Decision
The Cognitive Changes in Older Loved Ones You Should Watch For
According to the National Library of Medicine, about 40% of people aged
Vitality Living
12/27/2022
Making A Decision
5 Warning Signs It Might Be Time for Senior Living
You’re noticing that a loved one is having more difficulty living alone.
Vitality Living
12/20/2022
Making A Decision
What to Look for and Questions to Ask When Touring Senior Living Communities
There are over more than 810,000 people living in senior living communities
Vitality Living
12/13/2022
Making A Decision
Tips for Deciding if the Senior Living Lifestyle Is What You Really Want
You’re looking forward to retirement! You dream of traveling, connecting with old
Vitality Living
12/06/2022
Making A Decision
A Look at the Senior Living Care Options in Senior Living Communities
Senior living communities work hard to ensure residents have everything needed to
Vitality Living
11/29/2022
Just Thinking
Creating a Vivid Life When Retiring in Arlington, VA
What are your options for living well when retiring in Arlington, VA?
Vitality Living
11/22/2022
Making A Decision
The Pros and Cons of Senior Living
Moving to a senior living community is an important and emotional decision.
Vitality Living
11/15/2022
Just Thinking
Creating a Vivid Life When Retiring in Louisville, KY
What are your options for living well when retiring in Louisville, KY?
Vitality Living
11/08/2022
Making A Decision
Dispelling the Most Common Fears Seniors Have About Senior Living
If you’re considering senior living for yourself or a loved one, you’re
Vitality Living
11/01/2022
Making A Decision
Creating a Vivid Life When Retiring in Elizabethtown, KY
What are your options for living well when retiring in Elizabethtown, KY?
Vitality Living
10/25/2022
Making A Decision
Determining Your Needs and Wants in Senior Living
Finding the perfect senior living community takes time and effort. You must
Vitality Living
10/18/2022
Making A Decision
Creating a Vivid Life When Retiring in Milton, GA
What are your options for living well when retiring in Milton, GA?
Vitality Living
10/11/2022
Making A Decision
Weighing the Senior Living Care Options
Once you recognize a need for senior living for yourself or an
Vitality Living
10/04/2022
Making A Decision
Is Senior Living the Right Decision?
Deciding to move a loved one into a senior living community can
Vitality Living
09/29/2022
Making A Decision
7 Reasons to Make the Move to Senior Living Before the Holidays
Moving to senior living is a significant life change. It’s normal for
Vitality Living
09/27/2022
Senior Living
A Vivid Life: How Senior Living Keeps You Active, Engaged, and Connected
When it comes to healthy aging, quite honestly, there’s a lot to
Vitality Living
09/22/2022
Vivid Life
What Engagement Looks Like in Memory Care
If your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia,
Vitality Living
09/20/2022
Vivid Life
How Your Environment Helps with Healthy Aging
Many factors impact healthy aging, and while some are out of your
Vitality Living
09/13/2022
Vivid Life
How Social Connection Helps with Healthy Aging
When you hear the words “healthy aging” you likely think about exercise,
Vitality Living
09/06/2022
Vivid Life
7 Benefits of Keeping Your Brain Active as You Age
For most of us, aging comes with worries about cognitive decline. It’s
Vitality Living
08/30/2022
Vivid Life
8 Benefits of Keeping Your Body Active as You Age
Keeping your body active is important at any age, but as you
Vitality Living
08/23/2022
Making A Decision
The Pros and Cons of Aging at Home
When older adults first begin to plan for retirement, one question that
Vitality Living
08/16/2022
Making A Decision
The Real Health Dangers of Loneliness to Seniors
You may initially rank loneliness low on the list of concerns as
Vitality Living
08/09/2022
Senior Living
Senior or Older Adult? Understanding the Terminology of Senior Living
If age is just a number, then why do common descriptors of
Vitality Living
08/02/2022
Healthy Living
Caffeine and Senior Heart Health: What to Know
It’s been said that everything is good in moderation and considering the
Vitality Living
07/26/2022
Just Thinking
Looking at Senior Living Communities? Know These 12 Questions to Ask
The decision to move to a senior living community can be daunting,
Vitality Living
07/19/2022
Making A Decision
Staying in Your Home for Retirement: Expectations Vs. Reality
It’s common for people nearing retirement or already retired to believe the
Vitality Living
07/12/2022
Caregiver Support
10 Signs of Dementia to Watch for in Your Loved Ones
From losing your keys to forgetting a name to wondering why you
Vitality Living
07/05/2022
Healthy Living
Sneak Peek: See How Senior Living Residents Spend Their Day
If you’ve been researching senior living communities, you’ve likely already learned what
Vitality Living
06/27/2022
Just Thinking
The Senior Living Search: Key Questions for Making an Informed Choice
If you’re starting your senior living search, it can seem overwhelming. There
Vitality Living
06/21/2022
Financial Planning
Understanding the Expenses of Moving to Senior Living
The cost of senior living is arguably one of the biggest factors
Vitality Living
06/14/2022
Making A Decision
5 Things to Know Before Researching Senior Living Online
Seeing is believing- right? That’s why for most big purchases, we
Vitality Living
06/07/2022
Just Thinking
Know Before You Go: Questions to Ask When You Tour a Senior Living Community
If you’ve decided to move to senior living, how do you choose
Vitality Living
06/06/2022
Healthy Living
Why Seniors Should Get Eye Exams
Health and wellness are a top priority as you age, though some
Vitality Living
05/31/2022
Caregiver Support
Finding Peace of Mind: Senior Living Safety Versus Home
The home is typically the place where we feel our most comfortable
Vitality Living
05/24/2022
Family Dynamics
The Pros and Cons of At-Home Care
While it’s a given that most people want to remain in their
Vitality Living
05/17/2022
Senior Living
What Makes Senior Living Communities Different from Nursing Homes
Senior living communities and nursing homes are not the same thing. Here’s how they differ from the type of care to the setting to the lifestyle.
Vitality Living
05/10/2022
Financial Planning
5 Options to Help With Funding Senior Care and Housing
Funding senior care and housing may be more affordable than you think. Here are five options that can help.
Vitality Living
05/04/2022
Financial Planning
Understanding the Cost of Long-Term Care
Most will need long-term care services at some point. How does the cost of long-term care differ between home and senior living? Find out here.
Vitality Living
04/26/2022
Financial Planning
Navigating Life Transitions Part Two: 5 Tips for Stress When Moving to Senior Living
Although the benefits are worth it, moving to senior living can be stressful. Here’s how that stress can affect you along with tips to manage it effectively.
Vitality Living
12/22/2021
Caregiver Support
Navigating Life Transitions Part One: Caregiver Stress
Caregiving for an aging loved one can be as rewarding as it is stressful. But caregiver stress can affect your health over time. Here’s how to navigate it.
Vitality Living
12/15/2021
Family Dynamics
6 Ways to Make It Easier to Move to Senior Living During the Holidays
Sometimes it’s necessary for a loved one to move to senior living during the holidays, and while it’s not ideal, there are ways to make the transition easier.
Vitality Living
12/08/2021
Making A Decision
Getting the Family Engaged in Choosing a Senior Living Community
Learn the benefits of getting the whole family involved in choosing a senior living community along with tips to help get everyone on the same page.
Vitality Living
12/01/2021
Financial Planning
What to Expect When it Comes to Monthly Senior Living Expenses
One of the biggest considerations when deciding whether or not to move to senior living is the cost. We help make it easier. Check out these tips on what to expect when it comes to monthly senior living expenses.
Vitality Living
11/24/2021
Senior Living
Helping Your Loved One Say ‘Yes’ to Senior Living
While you believe senior living would benefit your loved one, will they agree? Check out these tips to help them say ‘yes’ to senior living.
Vitality Living
11/17/2021
Senior Living
What to Expect When Touring Senior Living Communities Today
The best way to see what life is like in senior living is to see for yourself. But what can you expect when touring senior living communities? Find out here.
Vitality Living
11/10/2021
Senior Living
Navigating the Guilt of Moving a Loved One to Senior Living
When moving a loved one to senior living it’s common to experience guilt. But those feelings can do more harm than good. Check out these tips to overcome them.
Vitality Living
10/27/2021
Senior Living
What to Consider When Choosing a Senior Living Community
Choosing a senior living community is easier once you learn what to consider from care, to location, amenities and budget. See how to find the right fit here.
Vitality Living
10/20/2021
Senior Living
What’s Your Type: An Overview of the Different Kinds of Senior Living Communities
With all the types of senior living communities, which is right for your family? Find out with these tips to understand needs plus the pros and cons of each.
Vitality Living
10/12/2021
Financial Planning
6 Tips to Help You Pay for Senior Living
It may be easier to pay for senior living than you think with these tips on controlling costs and finding funding options to help.
Vitality Living
10/06/2021
Financial Planning
How to Realistically Compare the Cost of Senior Living to Home
Many assume they can’t afford senior living. But it doesn’t always cost more than home. Here’s how to realistically compare the cost of senior living to home.
Vitality Living
09/29/2021
Senior Living
7 Ways Senior Living Differs from the Perceptions
If you’re avoiding senior living because of perceptions, you might be missing out on benefits that could improve life. See what senior living is really like.
Vitality Living
09/22/2021
Senior Living
A Lifestyle Checklist to Compare Home Versus Senior Living
Think you’ve got it made at home? Senior living offers more than you may realize. Take our lifestyle assessment to compare home versus senior living for you.
Vitality Living
09/16/2021
Dementia
5 Signs It’s Time to Transition from Assisted Living to Memory Care
It’s common for seniors with dementia to live in assisted living early on. But when should they transition from assisted living to memory care? Learn here.
Vitality Living
09/07/2021
Dementia
What Daily Life In Memory Care Looks Like
If you’re researching memory care for your loved one with dementia, then you know what it offers, but what is life really like for residents? Find out here.
Vitality Living
08/31/2021
Family Dynamics
Gray Divorce: Tips on Navigating Divorce During Retirement
Divorce during retirement is becoming much more common & the fallout can lead to mental & physical consequences. Get tips on how to cope & move forward here.
Vitality Living
08/24/2021
Healthy Living
How to Find Passion and Purpose in Retirement
It’s common for retirees to feel a little lost, but it’s important to find purpose in retirement because it improves your health and happiness. Here’s how.
Vitality Living
08/18/2021
Healthy Living
5 Tips for Staying Fit at 55+
Exercise is more important as you age than you may realize. Learn the benefits to your health and get tips for staying fit at 55+.
Vitality Living
08/11/2021
Family Dynamics
Why You Should Travel with the Grandchildren
Considering taking a trip with the grandkids? Here are some of the many benefits of travel with the grandkids along with tips for successful trips.
Vitality Living
08/04/2021
Healthy Living
3 Ways Senior Living Can Help You Avoid the Health Risks of Social Isolation
Social isolation is more of a danger to you or your loved one’s health than you may realize. Learn the risks and how senior living can help you stay connected.
Vitality Living
07/28/2021
Healthy Living
How to Decide Where to Travel in Retirement
Retirement is a time to enjoy new adventures like travelling. We can help you decide where to travel in retirement with tips and destination suggestions.
Vitality Living
07/21/2021
Senior Living
Downsizing Dos: How to Prep Your Home for Sale
Downsizing can seem overwhelming, especially when it comes to selling your current home. Learn how to declutter, update & find the right realtor more easily here.
Vitality Living
07/13/2021
Dementia
7 Ways Memory Care Can Help Your Loved One with Dementia
Home isn’t always best when caring for a loved one with dementia. Learn how the specialized care and supportive environment in memory care can help them thrive.
Vitality Living
07/07/2021
COVID-19
The Truth about COVID-19 in Senior Living Compared to Home
New research shows the true rate of COVID-19 in senior living is much less than you might expect not only compared to nursing homes but also home. Learn more.
Vitality Living
06/23/2021
Healthy Living
On the Move: Downsizing Tips for Active Adult Retirement Living
Instead of worrying about the hassle of a move to active adult retirement living; check out these downsizing tips to see how much easier the process can be.
Vitality Living
06/16/2021
Healthy Living
8 Truths About Downsizing in Retirement
Some people consider downsizing in retirement a downgrade, but there are actually many more benefits than you may realize. Learn the truth here.
Vitality Living
06/08/2021
Healthy Living
What to Consider When Looking at Active Adult Retirement Communities
With all the choices in active adult retirement communities, how do you know which is the best fit for you? Check out these tips.
Vitality Living
06/01/2021
Future Care Planning
Tips to Prevent Elder Financial Abuse
Elder financial abuse is more common than you may realize. Learn the facts and risk factors, how it can impact your family and tips to help prevent it here.
Vitality Living
05/25/2021
Future Care Planning
Comparing Costs: Can You Afford an Active Adult Retirement Community?
An active adult retirement community can give you the freedom, convenience & connection you deserve, but can you afford it? Here’s how to compare costs with home.
Vitality Living
05/18/2021
Future Care Planning
One Is Not Like the Other: Retirement Communities versus Assisted Living
How do you get the freedom you deserve in retirement so you can spend time doing what you love? With active adult retirement living. Learn the benefits here.
Vitality Living
05/11/2021
Future Care Planning
Active Adult Retirement Living: What It Is & Why It Could Be Right for You
How do you get the freedom you deserve in retirement so you can spend time doing what you love? With active adult retirement living. Learn the benefits here.
Vitality Living
05/10/2021
Future Care Planning
What New Study on Sleep and Dementia Shows about Good Rest and Healthy Aging
Learn about the potential connection between sleep and dementia plus the importance of getting good rest in healthy aging along with sleep tips for seniors.
Vitality Living
05/06/2021
Future Care Planning
Benefits of Senior Living Communities over Staying at Home
While it’s understandable that some seniors would rather stay home, there are undeniably benefits of senior living communities. At the same time, we’ll also show how senior living can put their mind at ease.
Vitality Living
04/12/2021
Future Care Planning
The Benefits of Assisted Living Are Much More than Assistance with Living
In this article, we dispel the myth that assisted living is for the frail and sick. There are more benefits for older adults than assisting them. They are designed to empower independence and create a more fulfilling lifestyle for seniors.
Vitality Living
04/05/2021
Future Care Planning
Why Amenities Matter in Senior Living
In this post, we talk about how amenities in senior living communities aren’t just for show, but are designed specifically to enhance the quality of life and to support healthy aging.
Vitality Living
03/29/2021
Future Care Planning
Questions to Help You Compare Senior Living Communities
Looking for a senior living community? Here are a few questions you should consider before making a commitment.
Vitality Living
03/23/2021
Future Care Planning
Detailing the Differences in Independent Living vs. Assisted Living
Active seniors benefit from both options but which fits you best? See how accommodations, lifestyle & support differ in independent living vs. assisted living.
Vitality Living
03/17/2021
Future Care Planning
Questions to Help You Compare Senior Living Communities
Looking for a senior living community? Here are a few questions you should consider before making a commitment.
Vitality Living
03/10/2021
Future Care Planning
Touring Your Way in Senior Living Today
More than ever before, there are now more options for touring senior living communities and the added flexibility is even more convenient.
Vitality Living
03/03/2021
Healthy Living
Why Getting Social Helps You REALLY Get to Know Senior Living
Here, we detail how following a senior community on social media is one of the best ways to see what life is like in their facilities.
Vitality Living
02/25/2021
Future Care Planning
How to Prioritize Your Needs and Wants for Senior Living
After deciding to move, first step back to prioritize the senior living features you want & need before visiting communities. Learn why & how to find your fit.
Vitality Living
02/15/2021
Future Care Planning
5 Benefits of Planning Ahead for Future Care
No one wants to talk about future care planning, that’s why most Americans are unprepared. But it’s more important than you may realize. Check out these benefits.
Vitality Living
02/05/2021
COVID-19
How the COVID-19 Vaccine Will Rollout in Our Communities
With residents in senior living among the first to be vaccinated, the COVID-19 vaccine rollout has begun at Vitality. Here’s what to expect in our communities.
Vitality Living
01/27/2021
COVID-19
Peace of Mind for Seniors First-In-Line for COVID-19 Vaccine
As part of the FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, senior living residents are among the first to receive them, even before seniors at home. Learn about the impact.
Vitality Living
01/21/2021
COVID-19
How to Tour Senior Living Virtually
The need for care doesn’t stop because of COVID & neither does having confidence in the decision to move so you can now tour senior living virtually. See how.
Vitality Living
01/06/2021
Healthy Living
6 Tips to Keep Connected to Your Senior Loved One Right Now
As we look forward to spending in-person time with our senior loved ones again, there are still ways to keep connected right now. Check out these 6 tips.
Vitality Living
12/22/2020
COVID-19
Tips for Living in a COVID-19 World
If you’re running out of things to do while staying at home, we can help. Here’s how to stay engaged and connected, plus why it’s so important to your health.
Vitality Living
12/14/2020
COVID-19
Holiday Tips for Loved Ones with Dementia
Check out holiday gift ideas for loved ones with dementia that inspire joy and connection as well as holiday tips for celebrating at a distance this year.
Vitality Living
12/08/2020
COVID-19
Making the Best Choice When Moving to Assisted Living Now
If your loved one would benefit from assisted living now but you don’t know how to choose a community during COVID-19, check out these tips & questions to ask.
Vitality Living
12/02/2020
COVID-19
Why Senior Living May be Safer than Home Right Now
If your loved one needs more care than is available at home, don’t hold on a move assuming they are safer there. See how senior living may limit exposure even more.
Vitality Living
11/25/2020
COVID-19
How Vitality is Adapting to Today’s New Normal in Senior Living
There’s a new normal in senior living due to the COVID-19 pandemic. See how Vitality is adapting to keep residents and team members safe and thriving.
Vitality Living
11/18/2020
Family Dynamics
How to Host a Virtual Holiday Event with Family
Your traditions may look different this year but you can still celebrate with family by learning how to host a virtual holiday event with these tips.
Vitality Living
11/10/2020
Senior Living
Veterans Aid and Attendance Myth Busters
Aid & Attendance is supposed to help vets (surviving spouses) pay for care but with so many myths they often miss out on the full benefit. Learn the facts here.
Vitality Living
10/28/2020
Senior Living
Why Now is the Time to Plan What’s Next Using Veterans Aid and Attendance
COVID-19 shouldn’t keep you from planning ahead. See why now is the time to learn how Veterans Aid & Attendance benefits can make senior living more affordable.
Vitality Living
10/21/2020
Senior Living
Recent Changes to Veterans Aid and Attendance (and How They Benefit You)
See how recent changes to the Aid and Attendance benefit can help veterans or their surviving spouse increase their buying power for senior living.
Vitality Living
10/13/2020
Senior Living
Does Veterans Aid and Attendance Pay for Senior Living?
Even those familiar with Veterans Aid & Attendance may not know it can help pay for all types of senior living, even independent living. Check your eligibility.
Vitality Living
10/07/2020
Senior Living
Tips to Navigate the Veterans Aid and Attendance Application Process
Wartime vets or surviving spouse, to make sure you get the benefits you deserve to help pay for senior living check out these Aid & Attendance application tips.
Vitality Living
09/29/2020
Senior Living
Veterans Aid and Attendance: Why Not Qualified Doesn’t Mean Never Qualified
Myths abound when it comes to Aid & Attendance, a benefit that helps vets pay for senior living. One is that eligibility can’t change. See why that’s not true.
Vitality Living
09/22/2020
Senior Living
The Difference Vital Heroes Make in Assisted Living
Vitality residents and families share how the caregivers that we honor as Vital Heroes have made a difference in their lives in our assisted living communities.
Vitality Living
09/15/2020
Senior Living
How We Honor Those Who Put Caring First During National Assisted Living Week
See how Vitality celebrates National Assisted Living Week by honoring team members who put caring first, for residents & each other, through COVID’s challenges.
Vitality Living
09/09/2020
Senior Living
How the Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit Increases Your Senior Living Buying Power
Veterans or surviving spouses may have more senior living buying power with the Aid and Attendance benefit. Plus, new changes make qualifying easier. See how.
Vitality Living
08/31/2020
Senior Living
What is the Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit?
Senior living may be more affordable than you think with the Aid & Attendance benefit for veterans or a surviving spouse. See how it can expand your buying power.
Vitality Living
08/25/2020
Blue Zones
A Blue Zones Approach to Successful Aging in Senior Living
The secret to successful aging may be found in Blue Zones, but senior living makes it much easier for you to apply the lifestyle traits each day. See how.
Vitality Living
08/05/2020
Blue Zones
How Tech Can Help Seniors Live Their Best Lives
Technology can make it easier for seniors to live their best lives following the lifestyle traits in Blue Zones, world regions where people live the longest.
Vitality Living
07/28/2020
Blue Zones
Everyday Ways to Support Successful Aging: Getting Back to Nature
Nature is part of everyday life in Blue Zones, regions in the world where people live longest. Learn how you can use this approach to age more successfully.
Vitality Living
07/21/2020
Blue Zones
Less Stress, More Happy with a Blue Zones Approach for Seniors
As COVID-19 wears on, the stress is especially harmful for seniors. Get tips on how to manage it like residents in Blue Zones, where people live the longest.
Vitality Living
07/15/2020
Blue Zones
Everyday Ways to Support Successful Aging: Social Connection
Social connection is a key to aging well in Blue Zones, regions where people live longer. Here’s how you can nurture your connections, even during COVID-19.
Vitality Living
07/02/2020
Blue Zones
Everyday Ways to Support Successful Aging: Purpose
Having purpose is a key to aging well for residents in Blue Zones, regions where people live longer. Here’s how to find yours in retirement, even during COVID-19.
Vitality Living
06/24/2020
COVID-19
How Seniors Can Stay Active While at Home
Going stir crazy at home during COVID-19 is understandable but not healthy. Being sedentary is especially risky for seniors. Learn some fun ways to stay active.
Vitality Living
06/17/2020
Caregiver Support
Managing Anxiety and Mental Well-Being During COVID-19
Being under stay-at-home orders is no fun for anyone but there are plenty of ways to make it better and promote sound mental health.
Vitality Living
06/10/2020
COVID-19
Lessons in Keeping Life Vibrant During Challenging Times
Life can still be vibrant even as seniors continue to be advised to stay home due to COVID-19 health risks. Here’s how.
Vitality Living
06/03/2020
Blue Zones
Successful Aging with Blue Zones® Lifestyle Traits: Part Two
People seem to live the longest in regions known as Blue Zones. See how their common lifestyle traits can help you age successfully and how senior living supports this approach.
Vitality Living
05/20/2020