diff --git a/components/Menu.vue b/components/Menu.vue
index 52045a5..e74daa1 100644
--- a/components/Menu.vue
+++ b/components/Menu.vue
@@ -148,8 +148,11 @@ const handleLogout = async () => {
   const currentPath = props.currentPath || route.fullPath
   await $fetch('/api/auth/logout', { method: 'POST' })
 
-  // Redirect back to the current page so user can continue browsing
-  await navigateTo(currentPath)
+  // Force a full page reload to refresh authentication state
+  // This ensures all components update correctly
+  if (import.meta.client) {
+    window.location.href = currentPath
+  }
 }
 
 // Close menu when clicking outside