While immigration is a federal issue, integrating immigrants and bringing them into the fold of American civic life is a local challenge. Itâs no longer confined to places like California, New York or Texas -- places that have a long history of absorbing diverse populations.he dramatic rise in the number of people who speak limited English has prompted very different responses from local governments. by Ryan Holeywell | Janaury 2012. When Palermo Galindo immigrated to the United States as a 15-year-old, he knew almost no English.
1 Anoxia: Loss of oxygen supply to the brain can lead to temporary memory loss. 2  Degenerative disease condition such as Alzheimer disease can cause amnesia.  Emotional trauma during childhood is another significant cause of amnesia [3].
One symptom alone does not necessarily indicate that a person has Alzheimer's or dementia, says Raj C. Shah, MD, of the Rush Memory Clinic at Rush University Medical Center, in Chicago. (Dementia is chronic loss of cognition, usually affecting memory, and Alzheimerâs causes 50% to 80% of dementia cases.) There are many other causes of memory loss, including vitamin B12 deficiency, and brain, thyroid, kidney, or liver disorders. However, having several other symptoms could be a sign of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Recognizing the signs of dementia can help lead to a quicker diagnosis. Advertisement