The song “Sunset Village” is a touching story of an aging man who loses his wife of 50 years. He then enters an old folk’s home and must leave his little dog behind. After a brief period however, the home’s staff changes their pet policy and tearfully reunites him with the dog that helped him through his grief. The song was co-written by Michael Groetsch and New Orleans singer Dan Rivers. It is performed by Dan Rivers.
“Who Rescued Who”
“In our transition from Animal Rescue to Caregiving, we open our 2017 season with our most popular post from 2016, ‘Who Rescued Who’. After the passing of a caregiver’s wife, the aging man finds himself rescued by an aging shelter dog. You have our permission to use this popular music-video in any way you wish to promote Senior to Senior relationships.” Co-written and produced by Michael Groetsch and Dan Rivers.
“Hippie Heaven” is about an aging hippie who is put under during surgery only to find himself traveling through a “white light that turns to purple haze” that opens to a stage filled with deceased rock stars from the 1960s.
Co-written by Michael Groetsch and Dan Rivers. Performed by Dan Rivers.
“Still in the Love In”
“Who needs caregiving? Instead of sitting in a rocking chair, this granny and grand-paw are out protesting somewhere. While they may not know what its about, they’re going to figure it out.” ~ Vocals by Dan Rivers. Co-written by Michael Groetsch and Dan Rivers.
“Whisper Goodbye”
LOVING MEMORY OF PAUL TROUARD – While sleeping at night with a spouse who is terminally ill can be devastating, it can also be a moment of rejoicing the wonderful memories once shared with family and friends. “Whisper Goodbye,” performed by Dan Rivers and co-written by Michael Groetsch shares the intimate thoughts of a wife who is spiritually prepared for the loss of her husband. LISTEN TO WHISPER GOODBYE HERE
“You’ve Become My Son”
As parents age, they often regress and become childlike. Role reversal sometimes takes place in which sons and daughters begin parenting their aging mothers and fathers. You’ve Become My Son is a beautiful tribute to an elderly father in which his son begins to do for him, all those things that his father once did for the son.
LISTEN TO THE FULL LENGTH SONG HERE:
“I Can Still Hear the Music”
