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This article examines how the background characteristics of an individual with dementia (IWD) are related to the dyadic relationship of the caregiver and IWD. Results indicate that selected background characteristics of IWDs (n = 119), such as marital status, living arrangement, and education level, influence the relationship that the IWD has with his or her caregiver. Findings provide family caregivers, researchers, and practitioners with a broader understanding of how an IWD's background affects the relationship between the caregiver and the IWD. Use of this knowledge has potential to expand the breadth and depth of new and innovative interventions for IWDs.