The countries of the Mediterranean Sea basin are showing a common pattern of declining social support and the need for innovative models of ethical-social care for dependent elderly people. The TEC-MED Project will be implemented in six countries of the Mediterranean basin (Spain, Italy, Greece, Lebanon, Egypt and Tunisia), developing a cross-cultural model that favours the inclusion and integration of people, taking into account cultural factors such as their identity ethnicity, gender and religion; socio-economic factors such as professional career and place of residence; and ethical factors such as respect for the physical and mental health of the person for aging, dependent people with lack of family support.

For the development of the TEC-MED Model, a methodology of involvement of key agents and participation of the target population has been taken into account.
A multidisciplinary and cross-cultural approach will be taken into account with a special emphasis on social, gender, ethical and religious aspects.