Rex T. Young was raised on a family farm in Eastern Idaho. He entered the military at an early age and retired in 1995 at the rank of Colonel. He was a graduate of the U.S. Army War College. He married his wife, Marla, in 1958 and they were the parents of three sons. He is retired and resides in their home of 50 years in Meridian, Idaho. His wife was diagnosed with Dementia in 2009. She was referred to the hospice program in March, 2013. He began writing his Diary of a Caregiver, The Dementia Journey at that time. She remained a patient for 4 years 10 months. He continued to care for her in their home until her death in 2018. His greatest accomplishment was providing loving care to his Sweetheart during her illness.
