Rep. Kay Granger, a Republican from Texas, has faced growing health concerns in recent months, but her office has firmly denied claims she is residing in a memory care facility. The dispute started after a report by the Dallas Express, which claimed that Granger had been absent from Washington for months and was located at Tradition-Clearfork in Fort Worth. The facility, providing assisted living and memory care services, became a center of speculation.Although Tradition-Clearfork chose not to comment, Granger's son verified to the Dallas Morning News that his mother lives there. He explained that she lives in the independent living section, not the memory care section, but also recognized that she had been experiencing dementia-related difficulties in recent months.The Dallas Express, a right-leaning publication, was the initial source to disclose this information. The congresswoman’s well-being has become a growing worry, particularly after her choice to resign from her role as chair of the House Appropriations Committee in March. This sudden announcement in late 2023 took many people off guard. She had also declared that she would not pursue re-election in 2024, and her last vote in Congress was made in July.Granger, serving Texas' 12th Congressional District since 1997, issued a statement on Sunday to respond to the rumors. Her office firmly rejected claims that she was in memory care, insisting that her health had merely created difficulties for her frequent travel to Washington. In the statement, Granger stated that her health had declined since September, making travel to the Capitol challenging and uncertain.She also stated that she had come back to Washington in November for several meetings, during which she managed the closing of her office and expressed gratitude to her team. On November 19, the House Appropriations Committee honored Granger by unveiling a portrait of her. Nonetheless, even though the House conducted a vote that day, Granger refrained from participating.Texas Representative Tony Gonzales, a Republican from the state, addressed the situation while appearing on CBS’ Face the Nation. He mentioned that although Granger's age was familiar to her coworkers, the severity of her health problems had not been openly talked about. He conveyed doubt regarding whether House leaders completely understood her situation.Gonzales stated, "I believe this traces back to the core of it. Congress needs to fulfill its responsibilities, and if you're unable to, perhaps you shouldn't occupy that position." His remarks indicated increasing apprehension regarding the capability of older lawmakers to perform their responsibilities.Craig Goldman will take over for Granger when the new Congress is inaugurated on January 3, 2025.