The health status of Rep. Kay Granger (R-TX) seems to be changing -- for the worse -- by the day.

According to Fox News, after days of speculation after she was reportedly discovered at an assisted living facility, new information from the lawmaker's son has emerged, revealing a dire situation. 

It was reported that Granger had been absent from her voting duties in the lower chamber for a staggering six months, causing frustration among many that an elected official or her family wasn't forthcoming about her medical status.

According to Granger's son, Brandon Granger, the Texas Republican reportedly made the decision to move into a "retirement community" on her own volition, though he said she's exhibited signs of dementia for months.

What's going on?

Granger reportedly last voted in Congress in July, which sparked many to wonder what had happened to the 81-year-old Republican.

Fox News noted:

The 81-year-old congresswoman, who did not seek re-election and is retiring at the end of this congressional term, has largely remained absent from the Capitol in recent months, having last cast votes on July 24. She was not present for over 54% of votes this year.

Early reports indicated that Granger had moved into what's typically known as a "memory care" unit at an assisted living facility.

"They have a memory care facility there, but she’s in [an] independent living facility," her son told The Post. "It’s a nice condo. I helped her move in."

Fox News noted:

Brandon Granger added that his mother’s decline has been "very rapid and very difficult," though he did not say whether she had received treatment at the memory facility, the Post reported.

Granger has served in the House since 1997. She will be replaced in January by Republican congressman-elect Craig Goldman.

Statement released

As the pressure mounted for Granger to tell the public -- and especially her constituents -- what was happening with her health, the GOP congresswoman released a statement.

"As many of my family, friends, and colleagues have known, I have been navigating some unforeseen health challenges over the past year," Granger said in the statement.

She added, "However, since early September, my health challenges have progressed making frequent travel to Washington both difficult and unpredictable. During this time, my incredible staff has remained steadfast, continuing to deliver exceptional constituent services, as they have for the past 27 years."

Many of her supporters wished her well across social media.