This chapter provides a critical exploration of the intersection between digital technology and education for older adults, framing this nexus within the imperative of digital inclusion and empowerment. As global populations age, facilitating lifelong learning via digital means is crucial for individual well-being, societal cohesion, and the mitigation of exclusionary risks. This analysis investigates the socioeconomic drivers, maps multi-stakeholder implementation strategies, and rigorously examines the complex, interwoven barriers—spanning motivational, economic, sociocultural, health, pedagogical, and technical domains—that impede equitable access. Central to the discussion is a learner-centric paradigm that accounts for the heterogeneous nature of technological adoption among older adults, shaped by psychological dispositions, social capital, economic resources, and geographical context. The chapter synthesizes evidence-based strategies for overcoming technical barriers, advocating for tailored pedagogical approaches, age-sensitive design principles, sustained sociotechnical support systems, and intergenerational collaboration. While grounded in the evolving Chinese policy and demographic landscape, the analysis draws upon and contributes to global academic discussions, positing digital empowerment as a foundational pillar for fostering active, healthy, and socially integrated aging in the twenty-first century.