well as much as nothing will be as good as a visit,id suggest something she can see for a while.IF the place she is in has a haIR DRESSER Come in,thats a good thing ..pay for a few..if not SEND one to her!!!!! trust that she will appreaciate that!.. it is a important thing when in those places.you never know till your in there.!! the edible thing is a ok idea if her diet is not restricted. what about flowers? does she have a phone in her room? maybe a fish tank?