It has been almost four months since a Texas Congress member participated in a vote.

U.S. Representative Kay Granger, a Republican from Fort Worth, has not been voting in Congress and has been dealing with “dementia-related issues” in recent months, according to her son, who spoke with the Dallas Morning News. The 81-year-old last voted on the morning of July 24.

Brandon Granger, her son, shared insights about his mother’s health struggles with the Morning News.

The congresswoman currently resides in Tradition Senior Living, a senior community in Fort Worth. Contrary to some reports, her son clarified that she is in the independent living portion of the facility and not in a memory care unit, as suggested by certain media outlets. He explained that she chose the independent living setting to engage with other seniors.

“There’s nothing wrong with wanting to live among peers in a community,” he told the Morning News. “She is residing in a place with many active seniors whom she enjoys. There are exercise classes, social interaction, and overall it’s great for her at this stage of her life.”

The Dallas Morning News received a statement from Granger’s office expressing gratitude for the public’s concern. The congresswoman mentioned that, since early September, her travel to Washington has been “difficult and unpredictable” due to her health challenges.

“As many friends, family, and colleagues are aware, I have been facing some unexpected health issues over the past year,” the statement explained.

Despite these challenges, Granger indicated that she successfully traveled to Washington in November for meetings and to manage her office’s closure. She also attended an event for unveiling her portrait in the House Appropriations Committee chamber, recognizing her historical role as the first Republican woman and the fourth Texan to chair that committee.

After starting her term in 2023, she will complete her service on January 3. She announced her intention to retire in November 2023.

“It’s time for a new generation to rise and take on the responsibilities of being robust and effective representatives for the people,” Granger stated in her retirement announcement. “Even though I won’t be seeking re-election, I plan to fulfill the rest of my term and collaborate with our new Speaker and colleagues to push our conservative agenda and complete the responsibilities I was elected to undertake.”